Orthodontic practices near Woodrow
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Woodrow, 14 practices within 10 and 150 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 1.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 2.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (301 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 7.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Woodrow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 1.4 miles west; the next are Redditch (1.8 miles north-west) and Barnt Green (6.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 1.4 miles west |
| Redditch | 4 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Barnt Green | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Hopwood | 1 | 8.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Woodrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stratford Orthodontics in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 865 reviews), 10.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford OrthodonticsStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (865 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Woodrow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redditch |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,604 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 35.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,374 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tudor Grange Academy Redditch — 0.2 miles Studley High School — 0.8 miles Woodfield Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 7,857 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — 1 miles Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 2 miles RESTORE Dental Specialists, Barnt Green — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 150 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 Woodrow
The nearest practice to Woodrow is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 150.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: New Road Dental (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Beyond Dental Cheltenham (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Woodrow list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Woodrow are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Woodrow
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Orthodontist in Woodrow: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Woodrow. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Worcestershire, not just Woodrow.
Local orthodontic signals in Woodrow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woodrow. The closest on record are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about a mile away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 2 miles away; and RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Woodrow
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Woodrow sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.8% of Woodrow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,604 residents in the neighbourhood around Woodrow, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. Woodrow has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Woodrow are Tudor Grange Academy Redditch (0.2 miles) and Studley High School (0.8 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Woodrow's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Woodrow is about 14 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
About Woodrow
Just around 1 km north, Park Farm is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Park Farm, Sambourne, Ipsley, Lakeside, Matchborough, and Studley if you are weighing up more than one location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Woodrow
The orthodontic landscape in Woodrow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Woodrow — Local Context
Provision in Woodrow varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Woodrow is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Woodrow, 6.2% of the 1,604 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Woodrow has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Woodrow attend schools such as Tudor Grange Academy Redditch (0.2 miles) and Studley High School (0.8 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Woodrow sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Woodrow is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Woodrow. The closest on record are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about a mile away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about 2 miles away; and RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Woodrow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Woodrow helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Woodrow
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Woodrow
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Woodrow — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Woodrow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Woodrow
This section helps connect Woodrow, Worcestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Park Farm, Sambourne, Ipsley, Lakeside, Matchborough, and Studley may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Woodrow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Woodrow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Woodrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Woodrow is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 1.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Woodrow?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Woodrow, 14 practices within 10 miles and 150 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Woodrow?
The nearest practice to Woodrow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 1.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (2.7 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Woodrow, Worcestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Woodrow, Worcestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.