--- title: "Orthodontists in Kidderminster | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kidderminster description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Kidderminster, Worcestershire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Kidderminster Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Kidderminster, Worcestershire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Kidderminster](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kidderminster) ## Compare Orthodontists in Kidderminster 3 practices are on our register for Kidderminster. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bradley Shorthouse Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bradley-shorthouse-dental-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (221 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/comberton-dental-surgery-implant-centre) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (124 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/foley-park-dental-implant-centre) DY11 6LS | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Kidderminster at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Wyre Forest | | NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 57,059 | | Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,083 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.7% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 51.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,866 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 26% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Worcestershire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Holy Trinity School — 0.6 miles King Charles I School — 0.8 miles Baxter College — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,563 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Aggborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/aggborough) [Broadwaters](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broadwaters) [Foley Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/foley-park) [Blakebrook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blakebrook) [Hoobrook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hoobrook) [Sutton Farm](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sutton-farm) [All Areas in Worcestershire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/worcestershire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Kidderminster How many orthodontists are there in Kidderminster? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Kidderminster, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Kidderminster offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Kidderminster: Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Kidderminster has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Kidderminster: 4.9 from 846 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Kidderminster? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Kidderminster | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kidderminster](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kidderminster) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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