--- title: "Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice | Orthodontist in Acocks Green" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-cottam-orthodontic-practice description: "Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice, orthodontist in Acocks Green: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice 20 Summer Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7UT, UK, [Solihull](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/acocks-green) 2.7 (56 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0121 708 2994](tel:0121 708 2994) [Visit Website](https://www.orthoexclusively.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3823654341088950711&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@orthoexclusively.co.uk) ## About This Practice Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is a registered orthodontic provider serving Acocks Green and the surrounding area. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Orthodontics Exclusively in Acocks Green (under a mile away), Rai Dental Surgery in Acocks Green (under a mile away), and Birmingham Smile Clinic in Acocks Green (under a mile away). The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Its 2.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.6 across the practices we track in Acocks Green. Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is one of 9 orthodontic practices we track in Acocks Green. 56 reviews give this practice an average rating of 2.7/5. Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is located at 20 Summer Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7UT, UK. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. ## Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice at a Glance | Address | 20 Summer Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7UT, UK, Acocks Green | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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, Retainers | | Public rating | 2.7 out of 5 from 56 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Orthodontics Exclusively, Acocks Green — under a mile | | 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 Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,863 residents, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ninestiles, an Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 15 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 15th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 4 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,863 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 14% aged 16 to 24 and 35.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Ninestiles, an Academy (0.4 miles); Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (0.5 miles); Yardleys School (0.6 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (11 offer NHS, 11 list clear aligners, 10 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 15th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 4 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Acocks Green 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 Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice offer NHS treatment? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice offer? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice offer payment plans? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice offer a free consultation? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice use digital scanning? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice accessible? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice located? Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is located in Solihull. How many orthodontists are there in Acocks Green? We currently track 9 orthodontic practices in Acocks Green, of which Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice? 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 Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Orthodontics Exclusively (Acocks Green, under a mile away), Rai Dental Surgery (Acocks Green, under a mile away), and Birmingham Smile Clinic (Acocks Green, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Solihull View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/acocks-green) [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? 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The nearest is Orthodontics Exclusively, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Orthodontics Exclusively](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontics-exclusively), Acocks Green | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 3.8 (226) | | [Rai Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rai-dental-surgery), Acocks Green | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (109) | | [Birmingham Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/birmingham-smile-clinic), Acocks Green | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (795) | | [Edgbaston Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edgbaston-orthodontic-centre), Acocks Green | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.2 (18) | | [STRATFORD ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stratford-orthodontics-2), Birmingham | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sherwood-dental-practice-birmingham), Acocks Green | 1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (566) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dr Cottam Orthodontic Practice. 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