Orthodontic practices near The Flatts
On our practice register: 32 practices within 5 miles of The Flatts, 105 practices within 10 and 167 practices within 20. The closest is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, 1.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Street Dental SurgeryWalsall | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (85 reviews) |
| BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTREWalsall | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hayers Dental PracticeWillenhall | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (180 reviews) |
| Bhandal Dental Practice - WillenhallWillenhall | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (42 reviews) |
| Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall | 2.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Church Street Dental PracticeWillenhall | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Flatts with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walsall, 1.0 miles east; the next are Willenhall (1.9 miles north-west) and West Bromwich (2.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 10 | 1.0 miles east |
| Willenhall | 6 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| West Bromwich | 5 | 2.4 miles south |
| Bloxwich | 2 | 3.1 miles north |
| Wednesfield | 1 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Tipton | 2 | 3.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Flatts
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is oraco dental PELSALL in Bloxwich (4.9 from 740 reviews), 4.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
| North Street DentalDudley | 4.9 (229 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 2.1 miles east |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 4.9 (79 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Flatts at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Walsall |
| NHS dental services | NHS Black Country 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 | 28.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,032 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,237 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 32 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within Walsall | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Walsall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School — 0.8 miles Wood Green Academy — 0.8 miles West Walsall E-ACT Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 22,605 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 133 schools, 54,603 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hillary Street Dental Surgery, Walsall — 1 miles Hayers Dental Practice, Willenhall — 2 miles Pentwyn Dental Surgery, West Bromwich — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 105 within 10 miles, 167 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | WS2 |
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 The Flatts
The Flatts is 1 miles from Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 105 practices, and within 20 there are 167.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hillary Street Dental Surgery (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bhandal Dental Practice - Willenhall (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Flatts list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Flatts are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Flatts
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Orthodontist in The Flatts: Searching for orthodontic treatment in The Flatts? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Walsall.
Practice signals around The Flatts
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Flatts itself. The closest on record are Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about a mile away; Hayers Dental Practice in Willenhall, about 2 miles away; and Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about 2 miles away.
Local snapshot of The Flatts
The nearest other location we cover is Darlaston, under 1 km to the west.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Darlaston, Darlaston Green, Fallings Heath, King's Hill, Catherine Cross, and Oakeswell End may also help.
The local picture in The Flatts
The Flatts is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Flatts falls under NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. 28.7% of The Flatts's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.2% of the 2,032 residents in The Flatts's census neighbourhood, above the 8.1% average across Walsall. The Flatts has 32 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 96% of towns in England. 23.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near The Flatts attend schools such as Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School (0.8 miles) and Wood Green Academy (0.8 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. The Flatts's Local Authority has 133 schools educating 54,603 pupils (DfE data). The Flatts 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 The Flatts is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Flatts
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Flatts helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in The Flatts follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Flatts
Patients in The Flatts have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in The Flatts — Local Context
Not every practice near The Flatts offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, The Flatts is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Flatts. The Flatts skews family-heavy: 28.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around The Flatts, 9.2% of the 2,032 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 8.1% average across Walsall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (32), The Flatts has more choice than 96% of towns in England. Regionally, 23.8% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in The Flatts are served by secondary schools including Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School (0.8 miles) and Wood Green Academy (0.8 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. The Flatts's Local Authority has 133 schools educating 54,603 pupils (DfE data). The Flatts's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Flatts is about 8 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Flatts itself. The nearest we do hold are Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about a mile away; Hayers Dental Practice in Willenhall, about 2 miles away; and Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Flatts. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Flatts
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in The Flatts, Walsall. Nearby pages covering Darlaston, Darlaston Green, Fallings Heath, King's Hill, Catherine Cross, and Oakeswell End may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Flatts
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Flatts often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Flatts?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Flatts is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.6 miles) and Hayers Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Flatts?
Our register has 32 practices within 5 miles of The Flatts, 105 practices within 10 miles and 167 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Flatts?
The nearest practice to The Flatts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 1.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.6 miles) and Hayers Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Flatts, Walsall?
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 The Flatts, Walsall?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.