Orthodontic practices near Bushby
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Bushby, 29 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 2.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 2.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 2.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (243 reviews) |
| K3 DentalEvington | 2.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
| Willowbrook Dental Practice, LeicesterHumberstone | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (163 reviews) |
| St Johns Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (224 reviews) |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (409 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bushby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 2.0 miles north-west; the next are Evington (2.7 miles south-west) and Humberstone (3.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Evington | 2 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 3.0 miles west |
| Great Glen | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Blaby | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bushby
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), 4.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-west |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bushby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harborough |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 234 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% 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 | 59th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The City of Leicester College — 1.0 miles St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.2 miles Judgemeadow Community College — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,220 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 2 miles Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Evington — 3 miles Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 72 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Bushby
Bushby is 2 miles from Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clearly Orthodontics (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Bushby list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bushby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bushby
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Orthodontist in Bushby: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Bushby? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Leicestershire, not just Bushby.
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Nearby location pages including Thurnby, Scraptoft, Thurnby Lodge, Humberstone Garden, Nether Hall, and Great Stretton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What we know about practices near Bushby
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bushby. The nearest recorded are Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2 miles away; Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Evington, about 3 miles away; and Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 3 miles away.
Bushby at a glance
Thurnby is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Bushby.
What official data says about Bushby
Bushby — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.7% of Bushby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,747 residents in Bushby's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Bushby 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 Bushby attend schools such as The City of Leicester College (1.0 miles) and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Bushby falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bushby is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bushby
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bushby 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Bushby
- 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 Bushby
Bushby has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Bushby sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.7% of Bushby's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bushby, 6.2% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Bushby has more choice than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bushby are The City of Leicester College (1.0 miles) and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Bushby among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bushby is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bushby
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bushby can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Bushby — Local Context
Bushby has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Bushby is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bushby falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Bushby's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,747 residents in Bushby's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Bushby has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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 Bushby attend schools such as The City of Leicester College (1.0 miles) and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Bushby falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bushby is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bushby itself. The nearest recorded are Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2 miles away; Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Evington, about 3 miles away; and Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 3 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bushby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bushby
This part of the page places Bushby, Leicestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Thurnby, Scraptoft, Thurnby Lodge, Humberstone Garden, Nether Hall, and Great Stretton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bushby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bushby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bushby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bushby is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (2.2 miles) and Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bushby?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Bushby, 29 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bushby?
The nearest practice to Bushby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include K3 Dental (2.8 miles) and Dentique Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bushby, Leicestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bushby, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.