About This Practice
The Briars provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Dudley. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Dudley, including this one. Its 3.6 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Dudley. Patients have rated this practice 3.6/5 across 34 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are North Street Dental in Dudley (under a mile away), Tipton Dental Practice in Tipton (about 2 miles away), and Hakimi Dental Clinic in Oldbury (about 2 miles away). The Briars is located at 2 Trinity Rd, Dudley DY1 1JB, UK.
The Briars at a Glance
| Address | 2 Trinity Rd, Dudley DY1 1JB, UK, Dudley |
|---|---|
| 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 | Private |
| Public rating | 3.6 out of 5 from 34 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | North Street Dental, Dudley — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Briars
The neighbourhood around The Briars has 1,477 residents and 5.1% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to St James Academy (0.1 miles). Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 6th of 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 8 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | St James Academy (0.1 miles); Bishop Milner Catholic College (0.8 miles); Pegasus Academy (0.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 7 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 8 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Dudley
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.
The Briars is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Briars on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 6 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Street Dental, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Briars | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Street Dental, Dudley | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (229) |
| Tipton Dental Practice, Tipton | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 3.4 (53) |
| Hakimi Dental Clinic, Oldbury | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (173) |
| Highview Dental Practice, Tipton | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.3 (64) |
| Finesse Cosmetic Dentists, Brierley Hill | 2.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (70) |
| Dental Care Hereford, Cradley Heath | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.5 (1,965) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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