Orthodontic practices near Chilcote
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Chilcote, 15 practices within 10 and 127 practices within 20. The closest is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 5.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 5.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| Dale House Dental PracticeTamworth | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (341 reviews) |
| Tamworth Dental PracticeTamworth | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (1,594 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (537 reviews) |
| Distinctive DentistryTamworth | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (384 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chilcote with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swadlincote, 5.0 miles north; the next are Tamworth (6.4 miles south-west) and Smethwick (6.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 4 | 5.0 miles north |
| Tamworth | 4 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Smethwick | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Coalville | 2 | 9.2 miles east |
| Lichfield | 9 | 10.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chilcote
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 10.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spires Dental ClinicLichfield | 5.0 (324 reviews) | 10.6 miles west |
| Shenstone Dental CentreLichfield | 5.0 (135 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 4.9 (537 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chilcote at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North West Leicestershire |
| 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,468 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% 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 | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Leicestershire | 238th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Pingle Academy — 5.4 miles Granville Academy — 5.5 miles Ivanhoe School — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 5 miles Dale House Dental Practice, Tamworth — 6 miles Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 7 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 | 15 within 10 miles, 127 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 Chilcote
From Chilcote the nearest practice is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 5 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 127.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Tamworth Dental Practice (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Chilcote list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chilcote are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chilcote to Alexandra Dental Care 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 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 Chilcote
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Orthodontist in Chilcote: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Chilcote keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Leicestershire.
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Pages for Netherseal, Acresford, Stretton en le Field, Newton Regis, Austrey, and Appleby Parva follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Chilcote
Stretton en le Field is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Chilcote.
What we know about practices near Chilcote
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chilcote itself. The closest on record are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 5 miles away; Dale House Dental Practice in Tamworth, about 6 miles away; and Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 7 miles away.
Chilcote in context
ONS classifies Chilcote as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Chilcote sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Chilcote's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Chilcote, 6.1% of the 2,468 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Chilcote are The Pingle Academy (5.4 miles) and Granville Academy (5.5 miles). National deprivation data ranks Chilcote among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chilcote is about 20 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chilcote
Orthodontic treatment in Chilcote is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chilcote
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Chilcote. Chilcote is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Chilcote sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,468 residents in Chilcote's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Chilcote attend schools such as The Pingle Academy (5.4 miles) and Granville Academy (5.5 miles). Chilcote's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chilcote is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 20 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Chilcote
The orthodontic landscape in Chilcote offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Chilcote offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chilcote. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chilcote
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Chilcote, Leicestershire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Netherseal, Acresford, Stretton en le Field, Newton Regis, Austrey, and Appleby Parva follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chilcote
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chilcote often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chilcote?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chilcote is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 5.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Harmandeep Sanghera (5.2 miles) and Hughes and Owen Dental Care (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chilcote?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Chilcote, 15 practices within 10 miles and 127 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chilcote?
The nearest practice to Chilcote that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 5.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hughes and Owen Dental Care (5.3 miles) and Beaufort Dental Health Centre (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chilcote, 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 Chilcote, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.