Orthodontic practices near Yardley Wood
On our practice register: 37 practices within 5 miles of Yardley Wood, 68 practices within 10 and 201 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, 0.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Smiles Dental SurgeryShirley | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, BromsgroveAcocks Green | 1.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (566 reviews) |
| Birmingham Smile ClinicAcocks Green | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (795 reviews) |
| Edgbaston Orthodontic CentreAcocks Green | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (18 reviews) |
| STRATFORD ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyAcocks Green | 2.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (226 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yardley Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Shirley, 0.9 miles north-east; the next are Acocks Green (1.0 miles north) and Birmingham (1.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley | 2 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 1.0 miles north |
| Birmingham | 9 | 1.5 miles north |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Solihull | 8 | 2.7 miles east |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 2.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yardley Wood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (5.0 from 109 reviews), 2.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 2.7 miles east |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 4.9 (207 reviews) | 4.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yardley Wood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 | 26.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,605 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,603 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 37 practices, more than 97% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.6% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy — 0.5 miles Swanshurst School — 0.9 miles Kings Heath Secondary School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 20 schools, about 22,572 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley — under a mile Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove, Acocks Green — 1 miles STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS, Birmingham — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 68 within 10 miles, 201 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 Yardley Wood
Yardley Wood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 68 practices, and within 20 there are 201.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 24 of the practices around Yardley Wood 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 Yardley Wood are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yardley Wood
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Yardley Wood
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Yardley Wood, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City and Borough of Birmingham and the surrounding area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Solihull Lodge, Warstock, Billesley Common, Hall Green, Hasluck's Green, and Highter's Heath as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Yardley Wood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yardley Wood itself. The closest on record are Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, under a mile away; Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove in Acocks Green, about a mile away; and STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
Local snapshot of Yardley Wood
Just around 1 km south, Solihull Lodge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Yardley Wood
Yardley Wood is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. With 26.4% of residents under 16, Yardley Wood has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,605 residents in the neighbourhood around Yardley Wood, 10.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. With 37 orthodontic practices within five miles, Yardley Wood is better served than 97% of towns in England. 26.9% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Yardley Wood are served by secondary schools including Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (0.5 miles) and Swanshurst School (0.9 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Yardley Wood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Yardley Wood's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Yardley Wood is about 5 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Yardley Wood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yardley Wood has the full spectrum of options. 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 Yardley Wood — Local Context
Practices serving Yardley Wood differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Yardley Wood falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Yardley Wood falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Yardley Wood skews family-heavy: 26.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,605 residents in the neighbourhood around Yardley Wood, 10.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (37), Yardley Wood has more choice than 97% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Yardley Wood are served by secondary schools including Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy (0.5 miles) and Swanshurst School (0.9 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 501 schools and 210,486 pupils across Yardley Wood's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Yardley Wood among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Yardley Wood is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 5 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yardley Wood itself. The nearest recorded are Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, under a mile away; Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove in Acocks Green, about a mile away; and STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS in Birmingham, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Yardley Wood
Many people in Yardley Wood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Yardley Wood
Treatment in Yardley Wood runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yardley Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yardley Wood
This part of the page places Yardley Wood, City and Borough of Birmingham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Solihull Lodge, Warstock, Billesley Common, Hall Green, Hasluck's Green, and Highter's Heath may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Yardley Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yardley Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yardley Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yardley Wood is Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, Bromsgrove (1.0 miles) and Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yardley Wood?
Our register has 37 practices within 5 miles of Yardley Wood, 68 practices within 10 miles and 201 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yardley Wood?
The nearest practice to Yardley Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery in Shirley, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (1.3 miles) and Birmingham Smile Clinic (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yardley Wood, City and Borough of Birmingham?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yardley Wood, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.