Central Orthodontics
341 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4DB, UK, Birmingham B79 7LQ
3.5 (100 reviews)
About This Practice
For patients in Smethwick, Central Orthodontics is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. 100 reviews give this practice an average rating of 3.5/5. Central Orthodontics is located at 341 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4DB, UK (B79 7LQ). Other practices nearby include Harborne Dental Practice in Bartley Green (about 1 mile away), BPI Dental in Bartley Green (about 1 mile away), and EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS in Birmingham (about 1 mile away). Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Across the practices we list in Smethwick, the review-weighted average rating is 4.6; this practice's 3.5 is below that. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Smethwick, including this one. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice.
Central Orthodontics at a Glance
| Address | 341 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4DB, UK, Smethwick, B79 7LQ |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 3.5 out of 5 from 100 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Harborne Dental Practice, Bartley Green — 1.1 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Central Orthodontics
Around Central Orthodontics the 2021 Census counts 1,783 residents, with 6.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Shireland Collegiate Academy (0.3 miles). Within three miles there are 18 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 16 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 16th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 3 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,783 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 41.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shireland Collegiate Academy (0.3 miles); Lordswood Boys' School (0.6 miles); George Dixon Academy (0.6 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 18 (9 offer NHS, 13 list clear aligners, 8 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 16th of 16 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 3 miles) |
| Residents in B79 | 8,060 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in B79 | 13% |
| Residents per square kilometre in B79 | 340 |
NHS Orthodontics in Smethwick
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board.
Central Orthodontics is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Central Orthodontics on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harborne Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away.
| Practice | From Central Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne Dental Practice, Bartley Green | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (311) |
| BPI Dental, Bartley Green | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (536) |
| EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS, Birmingham | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICS, Birmingham | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Signature Orthodontics, Smethwick | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, children, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (357) |
| SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS LTD, Birmingham | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
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