Orthodontic practices near Barlestone
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Barlestone, 19 practices within 10 and 124 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Carlton House Dental PracticeEarl Shilton | 5.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Holywell HouseHinckley | 7.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| House of Dental Station RoadHinckley | 7.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,375 reviews) |
| Wolverson Dr AHinckley | 7.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Windsor Street Dental BurbageHinckley | 8.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (63 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Barlestone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 5.0 miles north; the next are Earl Shilton (5.8 miles south) and Hinckley (7.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 5.0 miles north |
| Earl Shilton | 1 | 5.8 miles south |
| Hinckley | 4 | 7.5 miles south |
| Leicester | 14 | 9.1 miles east |
| Nuneaton | 3 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Loughborough | 6 | 10.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barlestone
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), 9.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barlestone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hinckley and Bosworth |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,607 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,683 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Leicestershire | 238th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Market Bosworth School — 2.3 miles Ibstock School — 3.0 miles South Charnwood High School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 842 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 5 miles Carlton House Dental Practice, Earl Shilton — 6 miles Holywell House, Hinckley — 8 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 | 19 within 10 miles, 124 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 Barlestone
The nearest practice to Barlestone is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 124.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Carlton House Dental Practice (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Barlestone list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Barlestone are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holywell House in Hinckley, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Barlestone to London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barlestone
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Barlestone
Orthodontist in Barlestone: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Barlestone, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Barlestone or another part of Leicestershire. Barlestone — a small village with a population of around 2,607 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Barlestone
Barlestone has a population of around 2,607, making it a small village within Leicestershire. Osbaston Hollow is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Barlestone.
Barlestone in context
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Barlestone sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,683 residents in the neighbourhood around Barlestone, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Barlestone attend schools such as The Market Bosworth School (2.3 miles) and Ibstock School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Barlestone is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Barlestone is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 25 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Osbaston Hollow, Nailstone, Battram, Newbold Heath, Bagworth, and Belcher's Bar may also help.
Local treatment availability around Barlestone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Barlestone itself. The nearest we do hold are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5 miles away; Carlton House Dental Practice in Earl Shilton, about 6 miles away; and Holywell House in Hinckley, about 8 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Barlestone
Orthodontic treatment in Barlestone is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Barlestone
- 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 Barlestone
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Barlestone — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Barlestone is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Barlestone falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Barlestone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,683 residents in the neighbourhood around Barlestone, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Barlestone attend schools such as The Market Bosworth School (2.3 miles) and Ibstock School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Barlestone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Barlestone is about 25 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Barlestone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Barlestone can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Barlestone 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barlestone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Barlestone
These links help widen your research beyond Barlestone, Leicestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Osbaston Hollow, Nailstone, Battram, Newbold Heath, Bagworth, and Belcher's Bar can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Barlestone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barlestone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barlestone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barlestone is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Carlton House Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barlestone?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Barlestone, 19 practices within 10 miles and 124 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barlestone?
The nearest practice to Barlestone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holywell House in Hinckley, about 7.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include House of Dental Station Road (7.7 miles) and Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barlestone, Leicestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Barlestone, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.