Orthodontic practices near Wallington Heath
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Wallington Heath, 74 practices within 10 and 164 practices within 20. The closest is First Dental in Bloxwich, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First DentalBloxwich | 0.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.6 (61 reviews) |
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (740 reviews) |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 2.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (79 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
| Great Wyrley Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall | 3.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTREWalsall | 3.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wallington Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bloxwich, 0.5 miles south; the next are Walsall (2.3 miles south-east) and Great Wyrley (2.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich | 2 | 0.5 miles south |
| Walsall | 10 | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Great Wyrley | 3 | 2.8 miles north |
| Willenhall | 6 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Wednesfield | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Cannock | 4 | 4.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wallington Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheslyn Hay Dental Practice in Great Wyrley (5.0 from 164 reviews), 3.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheslyn Hay Dental PracticeGreat Wyrley | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Inspire Dental & Implant CentreBurntwood | 5.0 (87 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Cannock Dental CareCannock | 4.9 (1,384 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wallington Heath 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 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,715 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 30.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,764 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Walsall | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Walsall |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Walsall Academy — 0.3 miles Bloxwich Academy — 1.0 miles Willenhall E-ACT Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,795 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 | First Dental, Bloxwich — under a mile WS4 Dental Care, Walsall — 2 miles Great Wyrley Dental Practice, Great Wyrley — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 74 within 10 miles, 164 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 Wallington Heath
The nearest practice to Wallington Heath is First Dental in Bloxwich, 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 74 practices, and within 20 there are 164.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTD (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bhandal Dental Practice - Willenhall (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wallington Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wallington Heath are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wallington Heath
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Orthodontist in Wallington Heath: This page was put together for people in Wallington Heath who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Wallington Heath or another part of Walsall.
Practice data for Wallington Heath
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wallington Heath itself. The closest on record are First Dental in Bloxwich, under a mile away; WS4 Dental Care in Walsall, about 2 miles away; and Great Wyrley Dental Practice, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Wallington Heath
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Wallington Heath sits within NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18% of Wallington Heath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wallington Heath, 7.7% of the 1,715 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.1% average across Walsall, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wallington Heath has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% 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 Wallington Heath are Walsall Academy (0.3 miles) and Bloxwich Academy (1.0 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Wallington Heath's Local Authority has 133 schools educating 54,603 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Wallington Heath sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wallington Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 10 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Bloxwich, Blakenall Heath, Leamore, Little Bloxwich, Dudley's Fields, and Goscote are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Wallington Heath at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Bloxwich, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Wallington Heath
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wallington Heath helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Wallington Heath — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wallington Heath
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Wallington Heath 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Wallington Heath
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Wallington Heath practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wallington Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wallington Heath
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Wallington Heath, Walsall. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bloxwich, Blakenall Heath, Leamore, Little Bloxwich, Dudley's Fields, and Goscote may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wallington Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wallington Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wallington Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wallington Heath is First Dental in Bloxwich, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are oraco dental PELSALL (1.6 miles) and WS4 Dental Care (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wallington Heath?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Wallington Heath, 74 practices within 10 miles and 164 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wallington Heath?
The nearest practice to Wallington Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, about 2.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Great Wyrley Dental Practice (2.8 miles) and Church Lane Dental Walsall (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wallington Heath, Walsall?
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 Wallington Heath, Walsall?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.