Orthodontic practices near Sparkbrook
On our practice register: 39 practices within 5 miles of Sparkbrook, 84 practices within 10 and 203 practices within 20. The closest is Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham, 1.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
| Polski Ortodonta BirminghamBirmingham | 1.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Orthodontic CentreAcocks Green | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (18 reviews) |
| STRATFORD ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (487 reviews) |
| MiSmile Network UKBirmingham | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (90 reviews) |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sparkbrook with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, 1.3 miles west; the next are Acocks Green (1.6 miles south-east) and Kings Heath (2.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 15 | 1.3 miles west |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 2.1 miles south-west |
| Shirley | 1 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Smethwick | 1 | 3.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sparkbrook
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), 2.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-west |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sparkbrook 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 | 25.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,523 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14,278 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 38 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 79th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.3% 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 | Ark Boulton Academy — 0.4 miles Holy Trinity Catholic School — 0.6 miles Ark St Alban's Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 38 schools, about 36,800 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 | Edgbaston Dental Centre, Birmingham — 1 miles Birmingham Smile Clinic, Acocks Green — 2 miles All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 84 within 10 miles, 203 within 20 miles |
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 Sparkbrook
The nearest practice to Sparkbrook is Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 84 practices, and within 20 there are 203.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birmingham Smile Clinic (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Sparkbrook list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Sparkbrook are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham, 1.3 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 Sparkbrook
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Teeth straightening options in Sparkbrook
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Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Showell Green, Deritend, Sparkhill, Wake Green, Moseley, and Small Heath as well as this one.
Local orthodontic signals in Sparkbrook
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sparkbrook. The nearest we do hold are Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham, about a mile away; Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green, about 2 miles away; and All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 2 miles away.
The local picture in Sparkbrook
Sparkbrook is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Sparkbrook falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25.7% of Sparkbrook's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.3% of the 1,523 residents in Sparkbrook's census neighbourhood, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (38), Sparkbrook has more choice than 97% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Sparkbrook attend schools such as Ark Boulton Academy (0.4 miles) and Holy Trinity Catholic School (0.6 miles). 38 secondary schools are within three miles. Sparkbrook's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. Sparkbrook falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sparkbrook is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
Local context for Sparkbrook
Just around 1 km south, Showell Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Sparkbrook
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sparkbrook helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sparkbrook
Provision in Sparkbrook varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Sparkbrook's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Sparkbrook sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Sparkbrook skews family-heavy: 25.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Sparkbrook, 11.3% of the 1,523 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. Sparkbrook has 38 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). Families in Sparkbrook are served by secondary schools including Ark Boulton Academy (0.4 miles) and Holy Trinity Catholic School (0.6 miles). 38 secondary schools are within three miles. Sparkbrook's Local Authority has 501 schools educating 210,486 pupils (DfE data). Sparkbrook falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Sparkbrook is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Sparkbrook
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Sparkbrook has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Sparkbrook
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Sparkbrook — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sparkbrook. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sparkbrook
If Sparkbrook, City and Borough of Birmingham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Showell Green, Deritend, Sparkhill, Wake Green, Moseley, and Small Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sparkbrook
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sparkbrook often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sparkbrook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sparkbrook is Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham, about 1.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (1.5 miles) and Birmingham Smile Clinic (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sparkbrook?
Our register has 39 practices within 5 miles of Sparkbrook, 84 practices within 10 miles and 203 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sparkbrook?
The nearest practice to Sparkbrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edgbaston Dental Centre in Birmingham, about 1.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (1.5 miles) and Birmingham Smile Clinic (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sparkbrook, 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 Sparkbrook, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.