--- title: "Orthodontists in Shirley, Solihull | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shirley description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Shirley, Solihull: 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 Shirley Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Shirley, Solihull by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Shirley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/shirley) ## Compare Orthodontists in Shirley 2 practices are on our register for Shirley. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/perfect-smiles-dental-surgery) B28 9HS | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.1 (113 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Solihull Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/solihull-orthodontic-centre) W1G 8DQ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (8 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Shirley at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Solihull | | NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 32,000 | | Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,741 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 17.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,778 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England | | Access within Solihull | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 6 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Light Hall School — 0.9 miles Alderbrook School — 1.0 miles Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull — 1.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 19,519 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% 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 [Sharmans Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sharmans-cross) [Blossomfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blossomfield) [Hasluck's Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hasluck-s-green) [Kineton Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kineton-green) [Three Maypoles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/three-maypoles) [Dickens Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dickens-heath) [All Areas in Solihull](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/solihull) 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 Shirley How many orthodontists are there in Shirley? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Shirley, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Shirley offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Shirley: Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Solihull Orthodontic Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Shirley has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery has the highest average rating on our register for Shirley: 4.1 from 113 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Shirley? 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 Shirley, Solihull | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shirley](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shirley) ## 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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