Orthodontic practices near Small Heath
On our practice register: 40 practices within 5 miles of Small Heath, 85 practices within 10 and 199 practices within 20. The closest is Accessible Orthodontics in Acocks Green, 1.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible OrthodonticsAcocks Green | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (407 reviews) |
| Polski Ortodonta BirminghamBirmingham | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyAcocks Green | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (226 reviews) |
| Dr Cottam Orthodontic PracticeAcocks Green | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (56 reviews) |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (109 reviews) |
| STRATFORD ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Orthodontic CentreAcocks Green | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (18 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Small Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Acocks Green, 1.6 miles east; the next are Birmingham (1.8 miles west) and Washwood Heath (2.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Acocks Green | 8 | 1.6 miles east |
| Birmingham | 15 | 1.8 miles west |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| Shirley | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Solihull | 2 | 3.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Small Heath
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), 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.4 miles west |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Small Heath 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,836 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12,238 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 40 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.7% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Small Heath Leadership Academy — 0.3 miles Ark Victoria Academy — 0.5 miles Holy Trinity Catholic School — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 38 schools, about 37,969 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 | Accessible Orthodontics, Acocks Green — 2 miles Polski Ortodonta Birmingham, Birmingham — 2 miles Fox & Goose Dental Centre, Washwood Heath — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 85 within 10 miles, 199 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B10, B9 |
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 Small Heath
The nearest practice to Small Heath is Accessible Orthodontics in Acocks Green, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 85 practices, and within 20 there are 199.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Accessible Orthodontics (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Small Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Small Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Accessible Orthodontics in Acocks Green, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Small Heath
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Small Heath, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Small Heath itself or elsewhere in City and Borough of Birmingham.
Small Heath in numbers
Just around 1 km north-east, Little Bromwich is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Small Heath
There is no orthodontist on our records in Small Heath itself. The closest on record are Accessible Orthodontics in Acocks Green, about 2 miles away; Polski Ortodonta Birmingham, about 2 miles away; and Fox & Goose Dental Centre in Washwood Heath, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Hay Mills, Little Bromwich, Bordesley Green East, Saltley, Sparkbrook, and Sparkhill as well as this one.
The local picture in Small Heath
By ONS classification, Small Heath falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Small Heath falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 23.5% of Small Heath's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,836 residents in the neighbourhood around Small Heath, 10.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (40), Small Heath has more choice than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Small Heath are served by secondary schools including Small Heath Leadership Academy (0.3 miles) and Ark Victoria Academy (0.5 miles). 38 secondary schools are within three miles. Small Heath's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Small Heath sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Small Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Small Heath
Orthodontic treatment in Small Heath is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Small Heath
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Small Heath
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Small Heath — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Small Heath's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. With 23.5% of residents under 16, Small Heath has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.7% of the 1,836 residents in Small Heath's census neighbourhood, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 40 orthodontic practices within five miles, Small Heath is better served than 98% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Small Heath are Small Heath Leadership Academy (0.3 miles) and Ark Victoria Academy (0.5 miles). 38 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 501 schools and 210,486 pupils across Small Heath's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Small Heath among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Small Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Small Heath
The orthodontic landscape in Small Heath offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Small Heath
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Small Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Small Heath
This section helps connect Small Heath, City and Borough of Birmingham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hay Mills, Little Bromwich, Bordesley Green East, Saltley, Sparkbrook, and Sparkhill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Small Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Small Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Small Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Small Heath is Accessible Orthodontics in Acocks Green, about 1.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (1.8 miles) and Orthodontics Exclusively (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Small Heath?
Our register has 40 practices within 5 miles of Small Heath, 85 practices within 10 miles and 199 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Small Heath?
The nearest practice to Small Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Accessible Orthodontics in Acocks Green, about 1.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (1.8 miles) and Orthodontics Exclusively (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Small Heath, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Small Heath, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.