Orthodontic practices near Braunstone
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Braunstone, 40 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 1.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| City OrthodonticsLeicester | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (98 reviews) |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 1.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign LeicesterLeicester | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (542 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Braunstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 1.0 miles east; the next are Blaby (3.3 miles south-east) and Wigston Magna (3.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 1.0 miles east |
| Blaby | 1 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Humberstone | 1 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Evington | 2 | 4.4 miles east |
| Great Glen | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Braunstone
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), 1.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 4.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Braunstone 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 | 16,850 |
| Residents under 16 | 26% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,910 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,510 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Winstanley School — 0.2 miles Fullhurst Community College — 0.9 miles The Herewoode Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 12,828 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 | Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery, Leicester — 1 miles Wigston Dental Care, Wigston Magna — 3 miles The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Blaby — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 82 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | LE41 |
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 Braunstone
The nearest practice to Braunstone is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Braunstone list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Braunstone are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 1 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 Braunstone
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic care near Braunstone
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Braunstone, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Braunstone and the wider Leicestershire area. Braunstone — a market town with a population of around 16,850 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Braunstone
Around 16,850 people live in Braunstone, which is a market town within Leicestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Rowley Fields, around 1 km to the south-east.
Local provider signals in Braunstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Braunstone. The closest on record are Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about a mile away; Wigston Dental Care in Wigston Magna, about 3 miles away; and The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby, about 3 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Rowley Fields, Fosse Park, Braunstone Frith, Western Park, New Parks, and Glen Parva.
What official data says about Braunstone
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Braunstone sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 26% of Braunstone's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Braunstone, 11.6% of the 1,910 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Braunstone 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. Families in Braunstone are served by secondary schools including The Winstanley School (0.2 miles) and Fullhurst Community College (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Braunstone's Local Authority area covers 132 schools and 62,040 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Braunstone sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Braunstone is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Braunstone Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Braunstone 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 Braunstone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Braunstone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Braunstone helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Braunstone
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Braunstone
What's available in Braunstone depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Braunstone's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Braunstone falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 26% of Braunstone's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,910 residents in the neighbourhood around Braunstone, 11.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Braunstone has more choice than 94% 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 Braunstone attend schools such as The Winstanley School (0.2 miles) and Fullhurst Community College (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 132 schools and 62,040 pupils across Braunstone's Local Authority. Braunstone's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Braunstone 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Braunstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Braunstone
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Braunstone, Leicestershire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Rowley Fields, Fosse Park, Braunstone Frith, Western Park, New Parks, and Glen Parva for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Braunstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Braunstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Braunstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Braunstone is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 1.0 miles to the east. The next closest are City Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Braunstone?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Braunstone, 40 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Braunstone?
The nearest practice to Braunstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 1.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (1.4 miles) and Fosse Dental Care (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Braunstone, 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 Braunstone, 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.