Orthodontic practices near Ashby Folville
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ashby Folville; 32 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 7.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| The Windsor Dental PracticeLeicester | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashby Folville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 5.4 miles north-east; the next are Leicester (6.2 miles south-west) and Humberstone (7.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Leicester | 18 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 8.4 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 8.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashby Folville
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakdale Dental in Leicester (5.0 from 803 reviews), 9.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 8.4 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashby Folville at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Melton |
| NHS dental services | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,702 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 264th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wreake Valley Academy — 4.6 miles Long Field Spencer Academy — 4.9 miles Orchard Mead Academy — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 5 miles Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 6 miles Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 85 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Ashby Folville
From Ashby Folville the nearest practice is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 5.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ashby Folville list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ashby Folville are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ashby Folville to High Street Dental Care is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashby Folville
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Ashby Folville
Orthodontist in Ashby Folville: This page was put together for people in Ashby Folville who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ashby Folville itself or elsewhere in Leicestershire.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Barsby, Gaddesby, South Croxton, Thorpe Satchville, Hungarton, and Lowesby.
Local provider signals in Ashby Folville
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ashby Folville itself. The nearest we do hold are High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 5 miles away; Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 6 miles away; and Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 7 miles away.
Local snapshot of Ashby Folville
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Barsby, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Ashby Folville
Ashby Folville — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Ashby Folville's under-16 share, 13.4%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,702 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashby Folville, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ashby Folville; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ashby Folville attend schools such as Wreake Valley Academy (4.6 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (4.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Ashby Folville is roughly mid-table for England.
All Orthodontic Options in Ashby Folville Explained
Patients in Ashby Folville have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ashby Folville offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ashby Folville
Orthodontic treatment in Ashby Folville is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ashby Folville
Practices serving Ashby Folville differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ashby Folville sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ashby Folville's under-16 share, 13.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,702 residents in Ashby Folville's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Ashby Folville has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ashby Folville attend schools such as Wreake Valley Academy (4.6 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (4.9 miles). National deprivation data puts Ashby Folville close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashby Folville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashby Folville
This section helps connect Ashby Folville, Leicestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Barsby, Gaddesby, South Croxton, Thorpe Satchville, Hungarton, and Lowesby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashby Folville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashby Folville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashby Folville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashby Folville is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (5.4 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashby Folville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ashby Folville, 32 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashby Folville?
The nearest practice to Ashby Folville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Clearly Orthodontics (6.2 miles) and The Windsor Dental Practice (7.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashby Folville, Leicestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashby Folville, Leicestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.