Orthodontic practices near Bufton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bufton; 10 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Carlton House Dental PracticeEarl Shilton | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Holywell HouseHinckley | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
| House of Dental Station RoadHinckley | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,375 reviews) |
| Wolverson Dr AHinckley | 7.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Windsor Street Dental BurbageHinckley | 8.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (63 reviews) |
| Smilecare Studio- NuneatonNuneaton | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (310 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bufton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 5.4 miles north; the next are Earl Shilton (6.3 miles south-east) and Hinckley (7.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 5.4 miles north |
| Earl Shilton | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Hinckley | 4 | 7.8 miles south |
| Nuneaton | 3 | 8.9 miles south |
| Swadlincote | 3 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Leicester | 10 | 10.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bufton
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), 10.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 10.9 miles east |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bufton 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,174 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 264th 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% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Market Bosworth School — 1.8 miles Ibstock School — 2.8 miles South Charnwood High School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,531 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 123 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 Bufton
The nearest practice to Bufton is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.4 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 123.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Carlton House Dental Practice (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Bufton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Bufton are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holywell House in Hinckley, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bufton 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bufton
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic care near Bufton
Orthodontist in Bufton: Before booking anything in Bufton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Leicestershire, not just Bufton.
What local practice data suggests in Bufton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bufton itself. The nearest recorded 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.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Barton in the Beans, Belcher's Bar, Odstone, Osbaston Hollow, Market Bosworth, and Nailstone.
A quick look at Bufton
Barton in the Beans is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Bufton.
Area profile for Bufton
Bufton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 19% of Bufton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,174 residents in Bufton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Bufton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Bufton are served by secondary schools including The Market Bosworth School (1.8 miles) and Ibstock School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bufton among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Bufton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bufton
Many people in Bufton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bufton
Orthodontic practices in and around Bufton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Bufton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bufton, 7% of the 2,174 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bufton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Bufton are served by secondary schools including The Market Bosworth School (1.8 miles) and Ibstock School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Bufton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bufton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bufton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bufton has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Bufton — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Bufton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bufton sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19% of Bufton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bufton, 7% of the 2,174 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bufton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bufton are served by secondary schools including The Market Bosworth School (1.8 miles) and Ibstock School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Bufton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bufton is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bufton itself. The closest on record 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. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bufton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bufton
These links help widen your research beyond Bufton, Leicestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Barton in the Beans, Belcher's Bar, Odstone, Osbaston Hollow, Market Bosworth, and Nailstone.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bufton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bufton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bufton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bufton is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (6.3 miles) and Carlton House Dental Practice (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bufton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bufton, 10 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coalville, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bufton?
The nearest practice to Bufton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holywell House in Hinckley, about 7.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include House of Dental Station Road (7.9 miles) and Smilecare Studio- Nuneaton (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bufton, Leicestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bufton, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.