NHS Treatment in Perry Common at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.4% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.5% of 1,635 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Birmingham Orthodontics, Sutton Coldfield — 1.3 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | E-ACT North Birmingham Academy — 0.5 miles Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School — 0.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Perry Common
On our practice register: 32 practices within 5 miles of Perry Common, 98 practices within 10 and 178 practices within 20. The closest is Birmingham Orthodontics in Sutton Coldfield, 1.3 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Birmingham Orthodontics, 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
| Nothing But The ToothSutton Coldfield | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| MIDLAND ORTHODONTISTSSutton Coldfield | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Scott Arms Dental PracticeWest Bromwich | 2.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (2,538 reviews) |
| Sutton Orthodontic CentreSutton Coldfield | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
| Walmley Dental PracticeSutton Coldfield | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (189 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Perry Common with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Sutton Coldfield, 1.3 miles north; the next are West Bromwich (2.6 miles west) and Walsall (3.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Coldfield | 6 | 1.3 miles north |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 2.6 miles west |
| Walsall | 1 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Castle Vale | 1 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Washwood Heath | 1 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Birmingham | 2 | 4.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Perry Common
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Nothing But The Tooth in Sutton Coldfield (4.9 from 238 reviews), 1.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing But The ToothSutton Coldfield | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 1.7 miles east |
| Browne's Dental SurgerySutton Coldfield | 4.9 (155 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Birmingham OrthodonticsSutton Coldfield | 4.8 (189 reviews) | 1.3 miles north |
| Walmley Dental PracticeSutton Coldfield | 4.8 (189 reviews) | 2.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Perry Common, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 2.6 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birmingham Orthodontics, Sutton Coldfield, 1.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 4 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Perry Common are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in City and Borough of Birmingham apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Perry Common.
What Is IOTN?
NHS eligibility is decided by the IOTN — a two-part clinical index applied consistently by orthodontists throughout City and Borough of Birmingham.
The Dental Health Component (DHC) grades severity from 1 to 5:
- Grade 1 — No treatment need.
- Grade 2 — Little treatment need: mild malocclusion.
- Grade 3 — Borderline: moderate malocclusion.
- Grade 4 — Treatment need: severe malocclusion impacting dental health.
- Grade 5 — Very great need: most severe cases including impactions and large overjets.
NHS funding is generally available for grades 4 and 5. Grade 3 is borderline and is also judged on the Aesthetic Component (AC), a 1–10 photographic scale — a grade 3 with a high AC score may still qualify.
Eligibility in Perry Common — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in City and Borough of Birmingham vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Provision in Perry Common varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. National deprivation data ranks Perry Common among England's more deprived areas. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. In the census neighbourhood around Perry Common, 9.5% of the 1,635 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest university dental hospital to Perry Common is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Perry Common sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. ONS classifies Perry Common as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.4% of Perry Common's residents are under 16. Families in Perry Common are served by secondary schools including E-ACT North Birmingham Academy (0.5 miles) and Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.9 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Perry Common's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (32), Perry Common has more choice than 96% of towns in England. See local practice availability in Perry Common → If you or your child do not meet the IOTN threshold for NHS treatment, private orthodontic care with no eligibility barrier and no waiting list is available from local practices, typically ranging from £1,500 to £5,500 depending on treatment type.
Can Adults Get NHS Braces in Perry Common?
In practice, NHS orthodontic treatment in Perry Common is almost exclusively for patients under 18. Adult NHS orthodontic slots are very limited and reserved for exceptional functional cases. Adults seeking orthodontic treatment should plan for private care — no waiting list and full choice of treatment type.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Eligibility in Perry Common
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Perry Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Perry Common is Birmingham Orthodontics in Sutton Coldfield, about 1.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Boldmere Dental Practice Ltd (1.3 miles) and Nothing But The Tooth (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Perry Common?
Our register has 32 practices within 5 miles of Perry Common, 98 practices within 10 miles and 178 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Perry Common?
The nearest practice to Perry Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birmingham Orthodontics in Sutton Coldfield, about 1.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Nothing But The Tooth (1.7 miles) and MIDLAND ORTHODONTISTS (2.0 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Perry Common?
Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
How many families live in Perry Common?
Around 23.4% of Perry Common's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How deprived is Perry Common compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Perry Common is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Perry Common rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Perry Common falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can mild cases get NHS orthodontics?
No, mild cases (grades 1-2) aren't NHS-funded — that's reserved for grades 4-5 and some grade 3s. Privately, mild cases are often treated cost-effectively with clear aligners instead.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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