Orthodontic practices near Aylestone
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Aylestone, 31 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Dental & Cosmetic ClinicLeicester | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (725 reviews) |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (333 reviews) |
| Natural Smiles CorbyWigston Magna | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (224 reviews) |
| The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign LeicesterLeicester | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (542 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| Wigston Dental CareWigston Magna | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (92 reviews) |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
| Hallcross Dental PracticeWigston Magna | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (374 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aylestone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Blaby (1.5 miles south-east) and Wigston Magna (1.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Blaby | 1 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 1.7 miles east |
| Evington | 2 | 2.8 miles east |
| Humberstone | 1 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Great Glen | 1 | 5.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Aylestone
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), 2.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 2.3 miles north |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 2.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aylestone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leicester |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 11,151 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,730 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,106 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Leicester | 26th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in City of Leicester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School — 0.7 miles Lancaster Academy — 1.2 miles Sir Jonathan North Girls' College — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 11,699 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 132 schools, 62,040 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Leicester — 1 miles The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Blaby — 2 miles Natural Smiles Corby, Wigston Magna — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 78 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Brookview Dental — 1 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 Aylestone
The nearest practice to Aylestone is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (5.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Aylestone list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Aylestone are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aylestone
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Orthodontist in Aylestone: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Aylestone keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of City of Leicester. Aylestone — a market town with a population of around 11,151 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Aylestone
ONS classifies Aylestone as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Aylestone falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.6% of Aylestone's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,730 residents in the neighbourhood around Aylestone, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. Aylestone has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Aylestone attend schools such as Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (0.7 miles) and Lancaster Academy (1.2 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Aylestone's Local Authority has 132 schools educating 62,040 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Aylestone sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Aylestone is about 32 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local provider signals in Aylestone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Aylestone itself. The nearest we do hold are Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, about a mile away; The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby, about 2 miles away; and Natural Smiles Corby in Wigston Magna, about 2 miles away.
Facts about Aylestone
Aylestone is home to around 11,151 people, classing it as a market town within City of Leicester. Aylestone Park is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Aylestone.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Aylestone Park, Eyres Monsell, Blaby, Glen Parva, Rowley Fields, and South Wigston as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Aylestone
Starting orthodontic treatment in Aylestone can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Aylestone
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Aylestone
Aylestone has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Brookview Dental — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Aylestone is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 23.6% of Aylestone's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,730 residents in the neighbourhood around Aylestone, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. Aylestone has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Aylestone are Tudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School (0.7 miles) and Lancaster Academy (1.2 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Aylestone's Local Authority area covers 132 schools and 62,040 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Aylestone among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Aylestone is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Aylestone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Aylestone can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Aylestone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aylestone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aylestone
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Aylestone, City of Leicester. If you're still deciding, related pages for Aylestone Park, Eyres Monsell, Blaby, Glen Parva, Rowley Fields, and South Wigston may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aylestone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aylestone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aylestone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aylestone is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (1.5 miles) and Natural Smiles Corby (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aylestone?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Aylestone, 31 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aylestone?
The nearest practice to Aylestone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Leicester, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (1.5 miles) and Natural Smiles Corby (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aylestone, City of Leicester?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aylestone, City of Leicester?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.