Braces in Turves Green at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 24% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of 1,777 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls — 0.4 miles Turves Green Boys' School — 0.5 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, Kings Heath — 3.6 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | House of Dental, Hopwood — under a mile; 22 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 4th closest to a practice of 111 places in the county; the county median is 1 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near Turves Green
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Turves Green, 85 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is House of Dental in Hopwood, 0.1 miles south. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham, 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| BPI DentalBartley Green | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (536 reviews) |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| Harborne Dental PracticeBartley Green | 4.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (311 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Dental CentreBirmingham | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (632 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 5.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Turves Green with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Kings Heath, 3.6 miles north-east; the next are Bartley Green (4.2 miles north) and Smethwick (4.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 4.2 miles north |
| Smethwick | 2 | 4.2 miles north |
| Birmingham | 3 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Acocks Green | 3 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Halesowen | 1 | 5.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Turves Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Signature Orthodontics in Smethwick (4.9 from 357 reviews), 4.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 4.2 miles north |
| Halesowen DentalHalesowen | 4.9 (338 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (275 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 4.8 (795 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
For everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction, fixed braces do the heavy lifting. Patients across Turves Green can access the full range, from traditional metal to discreet ceramic and hidden lingual systems. They work continuously and need no compliance beyond routine cleaning, which makes them dependable for complex movements. Treatment length varies with the case, but 12–24 months is the usual range.
NHS Versus Private Orthodontics in Turves Green
Eligible under-18s in Turves Green can receive NHS braces free of charge if their IOTN grade meets the threshold; adults rarely qualify unless there is a severe functional need. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in City and Borough of Birmingham differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Private treatment has no age limit and no waiting list. As a guide in Turves Green, metal braces run about £1,500–£3,500, ceramic £2,000–£4,500, and lingual £4,000–£8,000, with payment plans widely offered.
The Brace Treatment Process in Turves Green
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in Turves Green are usually every 6–10 weeks. Skipping appointments simply lengthens the overall timeline. The Turves Green overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Local Context for Turves Green
Not every practice near Turves Green offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Turves Green is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Turves Green sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24% of residents under 16, Turves Green has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,777 residents in the neighbourhood around Turves Green, 9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Turves Green has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Turves Green are King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Turves Green Boys' School (0.5 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Turves Green's Local Authority area covers 501 schools and 210,486 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Turves Green among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Turves Green is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Turves Green itself. The nearest we do hold are House of Dental in Hopwood, under a mile away; HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about a mile away; and RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in City and Borough of Birmingham differ considerably between practices and can change over time. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Expect private brace costs in Turves Green to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Crowding, Bites & Spacing in Turves Green
Orthodontic problems are far more common than most people realise. Left untreated, some of these problems worsen and become harder to correct. This guide explains the common problems, their causes, and how each is corrected.
Common Orthodontic Problems in Turves Green
Most people who seek treatment in Turves Green present with one or more of the following — each treatable, and each explained below.
TMJ, Underbite & Jaw Surgery in Turves Green
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Some patients in Turves Green have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. A photo assessment can help flag whether specialist referral is worth pursuing.
Jaw Treatment in Turves Green — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Turves Green. Officially, Turves Green is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Turves Green sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24% of residents under 16, Turves Green has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,777 residents in Turves Green's census neighbourhood, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Turves Green has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Turves Green are King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls (0.4 miles) and Turves Green Boys' School (0.5 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Turves Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Turves Green among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Turves Green is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Teenage Orthodontic Treatment in Turves Green
For teenagers in Turves Green, orthodontics improves far more than just the smile. Jaw growth is still active, adult teeth are in place, and the NHS pathway is accessible for eligible young people. Getting the timing and treatment type right makes a real difference to outcomes.
Teen Orthodontics in Turves Green — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in City and Borough of Birmingham differ considerably between practices and can change over time. That's a significant period when timing matters.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in Turves Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Turves Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Turves Green is House of Dental in Hopwood, about 0.1 miles to the south. The next closest are HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.4 miles) and RESTORE Dental Specialists (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Turves Green?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Turves Green, 85 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near Turves Green?
The nearest practice to Turves Green that mentions fixed braces is All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham in Kings Heath, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include BPI Dental (4.2 miles) and Signature Orthodontics (4.2 miles).
What county is Turves Green in?
Turves Green falls within City and Borough of Birmingham.
How deprived is Turves Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Turves Green is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many pupils are in Turves Green's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 501 schools and 210,486 pupils across Turves Green's Local Authority.
Which towns are close to Turves Green?
Woodcock Hill, Kings Norton, Hopwood are within easy reach of Turves Green.
Do braces hurt?
You may feel pressure or mild soreness for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment appointment. This is normal and manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Modern bracket designs are significantly more comfortable than older systems.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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