Orthodontic practices near B20
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of B20, 101 practices within 10 and 176 practices within 20. The closest is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 2.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Scott Arms Dental PracticeWest Bromwich | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (2,538 reviews) |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (125 reviews) |
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (452 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (125 reviews) |
| Dr Clear Aligners BirminghamBirmingham | 2.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (55 reviews) |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 2.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (275 reviews) |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to B20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, 2.0 miles south; the next are West Bromwich (2.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 7 | 2.0 miles south |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of B20
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), 2.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 2.2 miles south |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (275 reviews) | 2.6 miles south |
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 2.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from B20
The nearest practice to B20 is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 101 practices, and within 20 there are 176.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around B20 list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles 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 B20 are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Scott Arms Dental Practice in West Bromwich, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
B20 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,559 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,471 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy — 0.4 miles King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys — 1.0 miles King Edward VI Handsworth School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 29 schools, about 27,983 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham — 2 miles Scott Arms Dental Practice, West Bromwich — 2 miles The Dentist, Implant, Veneers and Emergency Center, Walsall — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 101 within 10 miles, 176 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | B42, B19, B21, B18, B99, B6, B3, B43 |
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.
Orthodontic research around B20
Most B20 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for B20 is Hockley.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near B20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to B20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to B20 is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Scott Arms Dental Practice (2.1 miles) and St Paul's Square Dental Practice (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near B20?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of B20, 101 practices within 10 miles and 176 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near B20?
The nearest practice to B20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Scott Arms Dental Practice in West Bromwich, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include St Johns Dental Practice (2.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the B20 postcode district?
Places in or next to B20 include Hockley, Lozells, Gib Heath, Perry Barr, Birchfield, Black Patch, Queslett and Great Barr.
How do I find an orthodontist near the B20 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Hockley, City and Borough of Birmingham, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near B20?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
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.