Orthodontic practices near Bottesford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bottesford; 5 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Kirkgate Dental SurgeryNewark on Trent | 9.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| Pear Tree DentalBurton Joyce | 10.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (642 reviews) |
| Netherfield Smile CentreGedling | 11.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (899 reviews) |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 11.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (258 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bottesford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 6.3 miles east; the next are Newark on Trent (9.6 miles north) and Burton Joyce (10.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 6.3 miles east |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 9.6 miles north |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 10.5 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 11.7 miles west |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 12.3 miles south |
| Nottingham | 9 | 13.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bottesford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 11.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 11.9 miles west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 13.7 miles west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.5 miles west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 13.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bottesford 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,348 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,713 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 | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 769 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 305th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Belvoir Academy — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 672 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elegant Smiles Grantham, Grantham — 6 miles Kirkgate Dental Surgery, Newark on Trent — 10 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 48 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 Bottesford
From Bottesford the nearest practice is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.3 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elegant Smiles Grantham (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Bottesford list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bottesford are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bottesford to Elegant Smiles Grantham is roughly 15 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bottesford
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Orthodontist in Bottesford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Bottesford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Leicestershire. Bottesford — a small town with a population of around 3,348 — is covered on this page specifically.
Bottesford at a glance
With a population of roughly 3,348, Bottesford is a small town within Leicestershire. Heading south-east for around 3 km brings you to Stenwith, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Redmile, Staunton in the Vale, Kilvington, Stenwith, Barkestone-le-Vale, and Shelton.
Local provider signals in Bottesford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bottesford. The closest on record are Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6 miles away; Kirkgate Dental Surgery in Newark on Trent, about 10 miles away; and Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Bottesford
Officially, Bottesford is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Bottesford sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Bottesford's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,713 residents in Bottesford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bottesford; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bottesford are The Priory Belvoir Academy (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bottesford falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bottesford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bottesford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bottesford
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bottesford. Bottesford — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.4% of Bottesford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,713 residents in Bottesford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Bottesford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bottesford are served by secondary schools including The Priory Belvoir Academy (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bottesford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bottesford
The orthodontic landscape in Bottesford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bottesford
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 Bottesford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bottesford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bottesford, Leicestershire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Redmile, Staunton in the Vale, Kilvington, Stenwith, Barkestone-le-Vale, and Shelton for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bottesford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bottesford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bottesford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bottesford is Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Grantham and District Hospital (6.8 miles) and Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bottesford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bottesford, 5 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantham, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bottesford?
The nearest practice to Bottesford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.0 miles) and The Maltings Dental Practice (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bottesford, Leicestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bottesford, Leicestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.