Orthodontic practices near Ashby Woulds
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Ashby Woulds, 17 practices within 10 and 110 practices within 20. The closest is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 2.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 2.3 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 4.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Stapenhill Dental CareBurton upon Trent | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (19 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
| Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent | 5.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashby Woulds with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swadlincote, 2.2 miles north; the next are Burton upon Trent (4.8 miles north-west) and Repton (7.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 4 | 2.2 miles north |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Repton | 1 | 7.7 miles north |
| Coalville | 2 | 7.9 miles east |
| Tamworth | 4 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Smethwick | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashby Woulds
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville (5.0 from 122 reviews), 7.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 4.9 (537 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
| Distinctive DentistryTamworth | 4.9 (384 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashby Woulds at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North West Leicestershire |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,140 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 399 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 71st closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Granville Academy — 2.5 miles The Pingle Academy — 2.7 miles Mercia Academy — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,277 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 2 miles Stapenhill Dental Care, Burton upon Trent — 5 miles The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 110 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 Woulds
Ashby Woulds is 2.2 miles from Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 110.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Perfection - Burton (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Ashby Woulds list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 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 Ashby Woulds are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashby Woulds
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Orthodontist in Ashby Woulds: This page was put together for people in Ashby Woulds who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ashby Woulds or another part of Leicestershire.
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Pages for Spring Cottage, Gorsey Leys, Overseal, Albert Village, Acresford, and Boothorpe follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Ashby Woulds in context
By ONS classification, Ashby Woulds falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ashby Woulds. Ashby Woulds's under-16 share sits at 20.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,140 residents in the neighbourhood around Ashby Woulds, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Ashby Woulds has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Ashby Woulds attend schools such as Granville Academy (2.5 miles) and The Pingle Academy (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Ashby Woulds among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashby Woulds is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ashby Woulds
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ashby Woulds itself. The nearest we do hold are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 2 miles away; Stapenhill Dental Care in Burton upon Trent, about 5 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 8 miles away.
Where Ashby Woulds sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Spring Cottage, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashby Woulds
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ashby Woulds helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ashby Woulds
Not every practice near Ashby Woulds offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Ashby Woulds as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ashby Woulds falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 20.7% of Ashby Woulds's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ashby Woulds, 7.2% of the 2,140 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ashby Woulds has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Ashby Woulds are Granville Academy (2.5 miles) and The Pingle Academy (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Ashby Woulds falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ashby Woulds is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ashby Woulds Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ashby Woulds has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ashby Woulds
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ashby Woulds — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashby Woulds. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashby Woulds
This part of the page places Ashby Woulds, Leicestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Spring Cottage, Gorsey Leys, Overseal, Albert Village, Acresford, and Boothorpe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashby Woulds
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashby Woulds often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashby Woulds?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashby Woulds is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 2.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Harmandeep Sanghera (2.3 miles) and Hughes and Owen Dental Care (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashby Woulds?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Ashby Woulds, 17 practices within 10 miles and 110 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashby Woulds?
The nearest practice to Ashby Woulds that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 2.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hughes and Owen Dental Care (2.4 miles) and Beaufort Dental Health Centre (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashby Woulds, Leicestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashby Woulds, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.