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Find Orthodontic Options Around B18

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the B18 postcode district and the Brookfields, City and Borough of Birmingham area around it. It brings together practical treatment guidance, linked location pages, and a route into a clinician-reviewed online assessment. A short photo assessment gives you an early steer before committing to an appointment.

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Orthodontic practices near B18

On our practice register: 38 practices within 5 miles of B18, 106 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is Teeth & Face in Birmingham, 0.7 miles south-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Teeth & FaceBirmingham0.7 miles south-east–––5.0 (452 reviews)
Great Hampton DentalBirmingham0.8 miles east––✓4.9 (142 reviews)
St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham0.9 miles south-east–––4.7 (125 reviews)
RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham1.1 miles south-east–✓✓5.0 (125 reviews)
Twelve DentalBirmingham1.3 miles south-east–✓✓4.9 (275 reviews)
St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham1.3 miles south-east✓✓✓4.8 (116 reviews)
Dr Clear Aligners BirminghamBirmingham1.4 miles south-east–✓✓4.4 (55 reviews)
MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham1.4 miles south-east––✓4.8 (487 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of B18

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 0.7 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Teeth & FaceBirmingham5.0 (452 reviews)0.7 miles south-east
RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham5.0 (125 reviews)1.1 miles south-east
Twelve DentalBirmingham4.9 (275 reviews)1.3 miles south-east
Great Hampton DentalBirmingham4.9 (142 reviews)0.8 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from B18

B18 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Teeth & Face in Birmingham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 106 practices, and within 20 there are 177.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Twelve Dental (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around B18 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around B18 are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 1 mile away.

B18 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBirmingham
NHS dental servicesNHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1626.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents12,913 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally14.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car46.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre4,497 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 1 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsJewellery Quarter Academy — 0.7 miles
King Edward VI Handsworth School — 0.7 miles
Windsor Olympus Academy — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles32 schools, about 29,287 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay26.9% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesTeeth & Face, Birmingham — under a mile
Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 2 miles
Harborne Dental Practice, Bartley Green — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles106 within 10 miles, 177 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsB16, B1, B19, B21, B3, B15, B20, B2

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Teeth straightening near B18

People searching from B18 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.

The nearest town page for B18 is Brookfields.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near B18

Where is the nearest orthodontist to B18?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to B18 is Teeth & Face in Birmingham, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Great Hampton Dental (0.8 miles) and St Paul's Square Dental Practice (0.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near B18?

Our register has 38 practices within 5 miles of B18, 106 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near B18?

The nearest practice to B18 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, about 1.3 miles to the south-east.

Which places are in or near the B18 postcode district?

Places in or next to B18 include Brookfields, Winson Green, Rotton Park, New Town Row, Lee Bank, Birmingham, Edgbaston and Cape Hill.

How do I find an orthodontist near the B18 postcode area?

Look first at the linked location pages for Brookfields, City and Borough of Birmingham, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

Should I choose braces or clear aligners?

The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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