--- title: "Orthodontists in Smethwick, Sandwell | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Smethwick, Sandwell: 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 Smethwick Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Smethwick, Sandwell by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Smethwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/smethwick) ## Compare Orthodontists in Smethwick 3 practices are on our register for Smethwick. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Central Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/central-orthodontics) B79 7LQ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 3.5 (100 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Central Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/central-orthodontics-2) B66 4DB | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.4 (30 reviews) | 15 miles | | [Signature Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/signature-orthodontics) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Smethwick at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Sandwell | | NHS dental services | NHS Black Country 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 | 12,842 | | Residents under 16 | 31% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,018 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 13.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.9% aged 16 to 24 and 37.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 35.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 14,666 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 10.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 35 practices, more than 97% of towns in England | | Access within Sandwell | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 13.1% here, against 8.7% across neighbourhoods in Sandwell | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 3 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Shireland Collegiate Academy — 0.5 miles Holly Lodge High School College of Science — 0.9 miles Bristnall Hall Academy — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 26 schools, about 24,531 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 133 schools, 63,015 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% 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 [Cape Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cape-hill) [Sandwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sandwell) [Sandwell District](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sandwell-district) [Black Patch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/black-patch) [West Smethwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/west-smethwick) [Rood End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rood-end) [All Areas in Sandwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/sandwell) 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 Smethwick How many orthodontists are there in Smethwick? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Smethwick, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Smethwick offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Smethwick: Central Orthodontics, Central Orthodontics, Signature Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Smethwick has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Signature Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Smethwick: 4.9 from 357 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Smethwick, Sandwell | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/smethwick) ## 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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