--- title: "The Briars | Orthodontist in Dudley | Virtual Consultant Online" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-briars description: "The Briars is an orthodontic practice in Dudley. Rated 3.6/5 from 34 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Briars 2 Trinity Rd, Dudley DY1 1JB, UK, [Dudley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dudley) 3.6 (34 reviews) [01384 252057](tel:01384 252057) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6684358794303504712&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice The Briars provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Dudley. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Dudley, including this one. Its 3.6 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Dudley. Patients have rated this practice 3.6/5 across 34 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are North Street Dental in Dudley (under a mile away), Tipton Dental Practice in Tipton (about 2 miles away), and Hakimi Dental Clinic in Oldbury (about 2 miles away). The Briars is located at 2 Trinity Rd, Dudley DY1 1JB, UK. ## The Briars at a Glance | Address | 2 Trinity Rd, Dudley DY1 1JB, UK, Dudley | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Public rating | 3.6 out of 5 from 34 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | North Street Dental, Dudley — 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 The Briars The neighbourhood around The Briars has 1,477 residents and 5.1% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to St James Academy (0.1 miles). Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 6th of 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 8 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St James Academy (0.1 miles); Bishop Milner Catholic College (0.8 miles); Pegasus Academy (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 8 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Dudley 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. The Briars is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Briars offer NHS treatment? The Briars offers private orthodontic treatment. Where is The Briars located? The Briars is located in Dudley. How many orthodontists are there in Dudley? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Dudley, of which The Briars is one. What other orthodontists are near The Briars? The nearest other practices on our register are North Street Dental (Dudley, under a mile away), Tipton Dental Practice (Tipton, about 2 miles away), and Hakimi Dental Clinic (Oldbury, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Briars, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Briars on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dudley View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dudley) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 The Briars on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 6 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Street Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Briars | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [North Street Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-street-dental), Dudley | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (229) | | [Tipton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tipton-dental-practice), Tipton | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 3.4 (53) | | [Hakimi Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hakimi-dental-clinic), Oldbury | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (173) | | [Highview Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/highview-dental-practice), Tipton | 2.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.3 (64) | | [Finesse Cosmetic Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/finesse-cosmetic-dentists), Brierley Hill | 2.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (70) | | [Dental Care Hereford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-care-hereford), Cradley Heath | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.5 (1,965) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Briars. [North Street Dental — Dudley (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-street-dental) [Tipton Dental Practice — Tipton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tipton-dental-practice) [Hakimi Dental Clinic — Oldbury (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hakimi-dental-clinic) [Highview Dental Practice — Tipton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/highview-dental-practice) [Finesse Cosmetic Dentists — Brierley Hill (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/finesse-cosmetic-dentists) [Dental Care Hereford — Cradley Heath (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-care-hereford) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dudley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dudley) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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