--- title: "Central Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Smethwick" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/central-orthodontics description: "Central Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Smethwick. Rated 3.5/5 from 100 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Central Orthodontics 341 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4DB, UK, [Birmingham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick) B79 7LQ 3.5 (100 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces [0121 434 4910](tel:0121 434 4910) [Visit Website](https://central-orthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11615843692062707036&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the B79 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/b79) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Central Orthodontics offer NHS treatment? Central Orthodontics offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Central Orthodontics offer? Central Orthodontics offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Central Orthodontics offer payment plans? Central Orthodontics is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Central Orthodontics run by a specialist orthodontist? Central Orthodontics is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Central Orthodontics located? Central Orthodontics is located in Birmingham. How many orthodontists are there in Smethwick? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Smethwick, of which Central Orthodontics is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Central Orthodontics? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Central Orthodontics? The nearest other practices on our register are Harborne Dental Practice (Bartley Green, about 1 mile away), BPI Dental (Bartley Green, about 1 mile away), and EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS (Birmingham, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Central Orthodontics, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Central Orthodontics on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Birmingham View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/smethwick) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harborne-dental-practice), Bartley Green | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (311) | | [BPI Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bpi-dental), Bartley Green | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (536) | | [EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edgbaston-orthodontics), Birmingham | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-p-l-mason-orthodontics), Birmingham | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Signature Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/signature-orthodontics), Smethwick | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, children, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (357) | | [SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/signature-orthodontics-ltd), Birmingham | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Central Orthodontics. [Harborne Dental Practice — Bartley Green (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harborne-dental-practice) [BPI Dental — Bartley Green (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bpi-dental) [EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS — Birmingham (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edgbaston-orthodontics) [MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICS — Birmingham (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-p-l-mason-orthodontics) [Signature Orthodontics — Smethwick (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/signature-orthodontics) [SIGNATURE ORTHODONTICS LTD — Birmingham (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/signature-orthodontics-ltd) [Compare All Orthodontists in Smethwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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