Orthodontic practices near The Woods
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of The Woods, 105 practices within 10 and 165 practices within 20. The closest is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, 0.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Street Dental SurgeryWalsall | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (85 reviews) |
| BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTREWalsall | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall | 1.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Pentwyn Dental SurgeryWest Bromwich | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.9 (180 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 2.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (79 reviews) |
| Medical - Dent Polski Dentysta BirminghamWest Bromwich | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (342 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Woods with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walsall, 0.9 miles north; the next are West Bromwich (1.7 miles south) and Willenhall (3.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 10 | 0.9 miles north |
| West Bromwich | 5 | 1.7 miles south |
| Willenhall | 5 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Tipton | 2 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Bloxwich | 2 | 3.7 miles north |
| Oldbury | 1 | 4.0 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 Woods
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), 5.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| North Street DentalDudley | 4.9 (229 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-east |
| Streetly Smiles Dental CareStreetly | 4.9 (95 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Woods at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sandwell |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,244 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,558 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within Sandwell | 33rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 8.7% across neighbourhoods in Sandwell |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wood Green Academy — 0.3 miles Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School — 0.3 miles Wodensborough Ormiston Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 21,289 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 133 schools, 63,015 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hillary Street Dental Surgery, Walsall — under a mile Pentwyn Dental Surgery, West Bromwich — 2 miles Hayers Dental Practice, Willenhall — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 105 within 10 miles, 165 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 The Woods
The nearest practice to The Woods is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 105 practices, and within 20 there are 165.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hillary Street Dental Surgery (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Bhandal Dental Practice - Willenhall (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around The Woods list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 The Woods are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Woods
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Woods, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sandwell, not just The Woods.
The Woods in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Bescot, under 1 km to the east.
Area profile for The Woods
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, The Woods sits within NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Woods's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,244 residents in The Woods's census neighbourhood, below the 8.7% average across Sandwell. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Woods is better served than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 23.8% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Woods are Wood Green Academy (0.3 miles) and Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School (0.3 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. The Woods's Local Authority area covers 133 schools and 63,015 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, The Woods is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Woods is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Woods
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Woods itself. The nearest we do hold are Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, under a mile away; Pentwyn Dental Surgery in West Bromwich, about 2 miles away; and Hayers Dental Practice in Willenhall, about 3 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Bescot, Pleck, Balls Hill, Friar Park, Mesty Croft, and Vicarage if you are weighing up more than one location.
All Orthodontic Options in The Woods Explained
The orthodontic landscape in The Woods offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Woods
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Woods — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Woods
Orthodontic treatment in The Woods 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 The Woods
Provision in The Woods varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, The Woods falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Woods, 6.4% of the 1,244 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.7% average across Sandwell, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Woods has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% 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 Woods attend schools such as Wood Green Academy (0.3 miles) and Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School (0.3 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. The Woods's Local Authority has 133 schools educating 63,015 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts The Woods close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to The Woods is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Woods. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Woods
If The Woods, Sandwell is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Bescot, Pleck, Balls Hill, Friar Park, Mesty Croft, and Vicarage can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Woods
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Woods often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Woods?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Woods is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.4 miles) and Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTD (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Woods?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of The Woods, 105 practices within 10 miles and 165 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Woods?
The nearest practice to The Woods that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hillary Street Dental Surgery in Walsall, about 0.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.4 miles) and Church Lane Dental Walsall (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Woods, Sandwell?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Woods, Sandwell?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.