--- title: "Central Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Smethwick" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/central-orthodontics-2 description: "Central Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Smethwick. Rated 4.4/5 from 30 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Central Orthodontics 16 Ankerside, George St, Tamworth B79 7LQ, UK, [Burton upon Trent](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick) B66 4DB 4.4 (30 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces [01827 61349](tel:01827 61349) [Visit Website](http://www.central-orthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3804523746526180810&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Smethwick, Central Orthodontics is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Patients have rated this practice 4.4/5 across 30 reviews. Across the practices we list in Smethwick, the review-weighted average rating is 4.6; this practice's 4.4 is below that. This is one of 2 practices on our Smethwick register. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. You'll find the practice at 16 Ankerside, George St, Tamworth B79 7LQ, UK, B66 4DB. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, depending on suitability. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Distinctive Dentistry in Tamworth (under a mile away), Ascent Dental Care Tamworth in Tamworth (under a mile away), and Dale House Dental Practice in Tamworth (under a mile away). ## Central Orthodontics at a Glance | Address | 16 Ankerside, George St, Tamworth B79 7LQ, UK, Smethwick, B66 4DB | | --- | --- | | 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 | 4.4 out of 5 from 30 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Distinctive Dentistry, Tamworth — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Central Orthodontics The neighbourhood around Central Orthodontics has 1,700 residents and 3.1% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (0.6 miles). Central Orthodontics is one of 5 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 5th of 5 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 13 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,700 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (0.6 miles); Lift Rawlett (1.3 miles); Landau Forte Academy, Amington (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (2 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 5 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 13 miles) | | Residents in B66 | 10,787 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in B66 | 43.9% | | Residents per square kilometre in B66 | 5,968 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the B66 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/b66) ## 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. Is Central Orthodontics accessible? Central Orthodontics is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Central Orthodontics located? Central Orthodontics is located in Burton upon Trent. 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 Distinctive Dentistry (Tamworth, under a mile away), Ascent Dental Care Tamworth (Tamworth, under a mile away), and Dale House Dental Practice (Tamworth, under a 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 Burton upon Trent 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: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Distinctive Dentistry, under a mile away. | Practice | From Central Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Distinctive Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/distinctive-dentistry), Tamworth | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (384) | | [Ascent Dental Care Tamworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ascent-dental-care-tamworth), Tamworth | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (537) | | [Dale House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dale-house-dental-practice), Tamworth | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (341) | | [Tamworth Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tamworth-dental-practice), Tamworth | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.5 (1,594) | | [Shenstone Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shenstone-dental-centre), Lichfield | 6.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 5.0 (135) | | [Lichfield Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lichfield-dental-care), Lichfield | 6.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (111) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Central Orthodontics. [Distinctive Dentistry — Tamworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/distinctive-dentistry) [Ascent Dental Care Tamworth — Tamworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ascent-dental-care-tamworth) [Dale House Dental Practice — Tamworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dale-house-dental-practice) [Tamworth Dental Practice — Tamworth (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tamworth-dental-practice) [Shenstone Dental Centre — Lichfield (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shenstone-dental-centre) [Lichfield Dental Care — Lichfield (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lichfield-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Smethwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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