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Orthodontic practices near Barrow upon Soar

On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Barrow upon Soar, 34 practices within 10 and 111 practices within 20. The closest is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, 0.1 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Soar Valley Dental PracticeBarrow upon Soar0.1 miles north–––4.9 (299 reviews)
Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon0.9 miles south––✓5.0 (277 reviews)
The DentalistLoughborough2.0 miles west–––5.0 (467 reviews)
GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTDLoughborough2.1 miles north-west✓–––
Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough2.2 miles north-west✓✓✓5.0 (214 reviews)
Straight Teeth LoughboroughLoughborough2.2 miles north-west––––
Orthodontic SuppliesLoughborough2.4 miles north-west–––4.0 (1 review)
Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough2.5 miles north-west–––4.9 (548 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Barrow upon Soar with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow upon Soar, 0.1 miles north; the next are Quorndon (0.9 miles south) and Loughborough (2.0 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barrow upon Soar10.1 miles north
Quorndon10.9 miles south
Loughborough102.0 miles west
Leicester166.4 miles south
Coalville17.5 miles west
Humberstone17.7 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barrow upon Soar

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), 8.1 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Oakdale DentalLeicester5.0 (803 reviews)8.1 miles south
The DentalistLoughborough5.0 (467 reviews)2.0 miles west
Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon5.0 (277 reviews)0.9 miles south
Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough5.0 (214 reviews)2.2 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Barrow upon Soar at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaCharnwood
NHS dental servicesNHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population5,196
Residents under 1621.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,486 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre412 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England
Access within Leicestershire1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHumphrey Perkins School — 0.4 miles
Rawlins — 0.9 miles
Woodbrook Vale School — 2.9 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 3,813 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record1
Practices within 10 and 20 miles34 within 10 miles, 111 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 Barrow upon Soar

Barrow upon Soar has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 111.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lux Dental Loughborough (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Barrow upon Soar list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Barrow upon Soar are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Loughborough, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Barrow upon Soar

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Explore teeth straightening in Barrow upon Soar

Orthodontist in Barrow upon Soar: People weighing up braces or aligners in Barrow upon Soar can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Leicestershire. Barrow upon Soar — a small town with a population of around 5,196 — is covered on this page specifically.

More local pages to browse

You can also compare treatment pages for Quorn, Quorndon, Mountsorrel, Walton le Wolds, Prestwold, and Rothley if you are weighing up more than one location.

Where Barrow upon Soar sits locally

Barrow upon Soar is home to around 5,196 people, classing it as a small town within Leicestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Quorn, around 2 km to the south-west.

Practice data for Barrow upon Soar

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Barrow upon Soar or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Soar Valley Dental Practice.

Barrow upon Soar in context

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Barrow upon Soar sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 21.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Barrow upon Soar, 8.8% of the 2,486 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Barrow upon Soar is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Barrow upon Soar are served by secondary schools including Humphrey Perkins School (0.4 miles) and Rawlins (0.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Barrow upon Soar sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Barrow upon Soar is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Barrow upon Soar

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Barrow upon Soar 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. People from Quorn, Quorndon and Walton le Wolds regularly visit orthodontists in Barrow upon Soar.

Treatment Options in Barrow upon Soar — Local Context

There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Barrow upon Soar. Barrow upon Soar is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 2,486 residents in Barrow upon Soar's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Barrow upon Soar has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% 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 Barrow upon Soar attend schools such as Humphrey Perkins School (0.4 miles) and Rawlins (0.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Barrow upon Soar falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Barrow upon Soar is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Across the 1 orthodontic practice we hold records for near Barrow upon Soar, 1 records private treatment and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from Quorn, Quorndon, and Walton le Wolds regularly make use of Barrow upon Soar's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.

The Orthodontic Journey in Barrow upon Soar

Starting orthodontic treatment in Barrow upon Soar 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Quorn, Quorndon and Walton le Wolds regularly visit orthodontists in Barrow upon Soar.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Barrow upon Soar runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barrow upon Soar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Barrow upon Soar

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barrow upon Soar often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barrow upon Soar?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barrow upon Soar is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 0.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Lux Dental Loughborough (0.9 miles) and The Dentalist (2.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Barrow upon Soar?

Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Barrow upon Soar, 34 practices within 10 miles and 111 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barrow upon Soar?

The nearest practice to Barrow upon Soar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Loughborough, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (2.2 miles) and Granby House Dental Practice (2.9 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire?

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 Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleBarrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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