Orthodontic practices near Selly Oak
On our practice register: 36 practices within 5 miles of Selly Oak, 100 practices within 10 and 192 practices within 20. The closest is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (536 reviews) |
| Harborne Dental PracticeBartley Green | 2.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (311 reviews) |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
| EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selly Oak with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Smethwick, 1.4 miles north; the next are Bartley Green (1.8 miles north-west) and Kings Heath (2.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 2 | 1.4 miles north |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 2.0 miles east |
| Birmingham | 16 | 2.1 miles north |
| Hopwood | 1 | 3.0 miles south |
| Acocks Green | 6 | 3.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Selly Oak
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 3.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 3.3 miles north |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 1.4 miles north |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (275 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Selly Oak at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 7.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,340 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 64.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,555 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 36 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 85th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.8% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The University of Birmingham School — 0.4 miles Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School — 0.8 miles Selly Park Girls' School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 28 schools, about 24,729 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Signature Orthodontics, Smethwick — 1 miles BPI Dental, Bartley Green — 2 miles All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 100 within 10 miles, 192 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Midlands Smile Centres — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | B29 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Selly Oak
The nearest practice to Selly Oak is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 100 practices, and within 20 there are 192.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Signature Orthodontics (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Selly Oak list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Selly Oak are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Selly Oak
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Research orthodontic options in Selly Oak
Orthodontist in Selly Oak: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Selly Oak? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and Borough of Birmingham and the surrounding area.
Selly Oak in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Selly Oak sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 7.3% of Selly Oak's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 2.8% of the 4,340 residents in Selly Oak's census neighbourhood, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Selly Oak has 36 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Selly Oak are served by secondary schools including The University of Birmingham School (0.4 miles) and Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School (0.8 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Selly Oak's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Selly Oak is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selly Oak is about 4 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
What local practice data suggests in Selly Oak
There is no orthodontist on our records in Selly Oak itself. The closest on record are Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, about a mile away; BPI Dental in Bartley Green, about 2 miles away; and All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Bournbrook, Griffin's Hill, Cotteridge, Lodge Hill, Selly Park, and Ten Acres are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Selly Oak in numbers
Bournbrook is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Selly Oak.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Selly Oak
The orthodontic landscape in Selly Oak offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Selly Oak offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Selly Oak
Orthodontic treatment in Selly Oak is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Selly Oak
No orthodontic practice covers Selly Oak directly, though Midlands Smile Centres (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Selly Oak is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Selly Oak. Census data puts only 7.3% of Selly Oak's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 4,340 residents in the neighbourhood around Selly Oak, 2.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Selly Oak has 36 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Selly Oak are The University of Birmingham School (0.4 miles) and Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School (0.8 miles). 28 secondary schools are within three miles. Selly Oak's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Selly Oak close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Selly Oak is about 4 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selly Oak. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Selly Oak
This section helps connect Selly Oak, City and Borough of Birmingham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bournbrook, Griffin's Hill, Cotteridge, Lodge Hill, Selly Park, and Ten Acres may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Selly Oak
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selly Oak often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selly Oak?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selly Oak is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 1.4 miles to the north. The next closest are BPI Dental (1.8 miles) and Harborne Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selly Oak?
Our register has 36 practices within 5 miles of Selly Oak, 100 practices within 10 miles and 192 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selly Oak?
The nearest practice to Selly Oak that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include BPI Dental (1.8 miles) and All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selly Oak, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Selly Oak, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.