Orthodontic practices near Sparkhill
On our practice register: 41 practices within 5 miles of Sparkhill, 75 practices within 10 and 203 practices within 20. The closest is Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green, 0.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Orthodontic CentreAcocks Green | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (18 reviews) |
| STRATFORD ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, BromsgroveAcocks Green | 1.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyAcocks Green | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (226 reviews) |
| Dr Cottam Orthodontic PracticeAcocks Green | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2.7 (56 reviews) |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (109 reviews) |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (566 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sparkhill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Acocks Green, 0.8 miles south-east; the next are Birmingham (0.8 miles south-east) and Shirley (1.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Acocks Green | 8 | 0.8 miles south-east |
| Birmingham | 14 | 0.8 miles south-east |
| Shirley | 2 | 1.8 miles south-east |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Solihull | 3 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 3.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sparkhill
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), 3.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sparkhill 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 | 30% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,621 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.1% aged 16 to 24 and 35.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,804 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 41 practices, more than 98% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.1% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Yardleys School — 0.6 miles Ark Boulton Academy — 0.6 miles Moseley School and Sixth Form — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 35 schools, about 34,985 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 | Birmingham Smile Clinic, Acocks Green — under a mile STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS, Birmingham — under a mile Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 75 within 10 miles, 203 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B11 |
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 Sparkhill
Sparkhill has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 75 practices, and within 20 there are 203.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birmingham Smile Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Sparkhill list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sparkhill are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sparkhill
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Research orthodontic options in Sparkhill
Orthodontist in Sparkhill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Sparkhill understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Sparkhill with the wider City and Borough of Birmingham area.
Local orthodontic signals in Sparkhill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sparkhill itself. The nearest we do hold are Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green, under a mile away; STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS in Birmingham, under a mile away; and Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Showell Green, Sparkbrook, Wake Green, Tyseley, Hay Mills, and Small Heath can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about Sparkhill
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Showell Green, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Sparkhill
Sparkhill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. 30% of Sparkhill's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,621 residents in the neighbourhood around Sparkhill, 11.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (41), Sparkhill 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 Sparkhill are served by secondary schools including Yardleys School (0.6 miles) and Ark Boulton Academy (0.6 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Sparkhill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Sparkhill's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sparkhill is about 3 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sparkhill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sparkhill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sparkhill
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Sparkhill. Sparkhill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Sparkhill falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. With 30% of residents under 16, Sparkhill has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.1% of the 1,621 residents in Sparkhill's census neighbourhood, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 41 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sparkhill 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. Families in Sparkhill are served by secondary schools including Yardleys School (0.6 miles) and Ark Boulton Academy (0.6 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 501 schools and 210,486 pupils across Sparkhill's Local Authority. Sparkhill's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Sparkhill is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sparkhill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Sparkhill has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sparkhill
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 Sparkhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sparkhill
These links help widen your research beyond Sparkhill, City and Borough of Birmingham if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Showell Green, Sparkbrook, Wake Green, Tyseley, Hay Mills, and Small Heath can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sparkhill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sparkhill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sparkhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sparkhill is Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Edgbaston Orthodontic Centre (0.8 miles) and STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sparkhill?
Our register has 41 practices within 5 miles of Sparkhill, 75 practices within 10 miles and 203 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sparkhill?
The nearest practice to Sparkhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Edgbaston Orthodontic Centre (0.8 miles) and STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS (0.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sparkhill, City and Borough of Birmingham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sparkhill, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.