Orthodontic practices near Creaton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Creaton; 11 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, 5.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURELY ORTHODONTICSNorthampton | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Neal Dental - HastingsNorthampton | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (306 reviews) |
| Harborough Road Dental PracticeNorthampton | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.6 (68 reviews) |
| Moopen Dental Care NorthamptonNorthampton | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (1,064 reviews) |
| DSE Dental PracticeNorthampton | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| The Private Dental CentreNorthampton | 7.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (470 reviews) |
| Wellingborough Road Dental SurgeryNorthampton | 7.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (89 reviews) |
| Invisalign Northampton Diamond ProviderNorthampton | 8.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Creaton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Northampton, 5.9 miles south-east; the next are Rothwell (9.1 miles north-east) and Market Harborough (9.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 9 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Rothwell | 1 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Market Harborough | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Wellingborough | 5 | 10.2 miles east |
| Kettering | 4 | 10.9 miles east |
| Rugby | 10 | 11.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Creaton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Rugby Smiles Dental Clinic (5.0 from 448 reviews), 12.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rugby Smiles Dental ClinicRugby | 5.0 (448 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| Brookside DentalMarket Harborough | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 10.2 miles east |
| Kettering Dental & Implant ClinicKettering | 4.9 (798 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Creaton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Northamptonshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,913 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within West Northamptonshire | 112th closest to an orthodontic practice of 203 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in West Northamptonshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Guilsborough Academy — 2.8 miles Kingsthorpe College — 5.9 miles Moulton School and Science College — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,198 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 205 schools, 70,375 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.5% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | PURELY ORTHODONTICS, Northampton — 6 miles Rothwell Orthodontic Practice, Rothwell — 9 miles Brookside Dental, Market Harborough — 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Brixworth Dental Practice — 3 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 Creaton
From Creaton the nearest practice is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, 5.9 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Brookside Dental (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Private Dental Centre (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Creaton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Creaton are commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, 5.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Creaton to PURELY ORTHODONTICS 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Creaton
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Orthodontist in Creaton: Before booking anything in Creaton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in West Northamptonshire.
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The local picture in Creaton
Creaton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Creaton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,913 residents in Creaton's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. People in Creaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.5% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Creaton are Guilsborough Academy (2.8 miles) and Kingsthorpe College (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Creaton's Local Authority has 205 schools educating 70,375 pupils (DfE data). Creaton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Creaton at a glance
Cottesbrooke is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Creaton.
Local provider signals in Creaton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Creaton itself. The closest on record are PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 6 miles away; Rothwell Orthodontic Practice, about 9 miles away; and Brookside Dental in Market Harborough, about 10 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Creaton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Creaton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Creaton — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Creaton itself; the nearest dentist, Brixworth Dental Practice, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Creaton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Creaton falls under NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board. Creaton's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Creaton, 7.9% of the 1,913 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Northamptonshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Creaton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.5% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Creaton are served by secondary schools including Guilsborough Academy (2.8 miles) and Kingsthorpe College (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 205 schools and 70,375 pupils across Creaton's Local Authority. Creaton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Creaton itself. The nearest recorded are PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 6 miles away; Rothwell Orthodontic Practice, about 9 miles away; and Brookside Dental in Market Harborough, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Creaton
Orthodontic treatment in Creaton 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 Creaton
No orthodontic practice covers Creaton directly, though Brixworth Dental Practice (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Creaton sits within NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.5% of Creaton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,913 residents in the neighbourhood around Creaton, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across West Northamptonshire. People in Creaton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 25.5% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Creaton are Guilsborough Academy (2.8 miles) and Kingsthorpe College (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Creaton's Local Authority area covers 205 schools and 70,375 pupils, according to DfE figures. Creaton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Creaton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Creaton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Creaton, West Northamptonshire with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cottesbrooke, Teeton, Hollowell, Great Creaton, Queen's Row, and Spratton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Creaton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Creaton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Creaton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Creaton is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are David Neal Dental - Hastings (6.1 miles) and Harborough Road Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Creaton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Creaton, 11 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Northampton, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Creaton?
The nearest practice to Creaton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is PURELY ORTHODONTICS in Northampton, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Moopen Dental Care Northampton (7.1 miles) and Brookside Dental (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Creaton, West Northamptonshire?
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 Creaton, West Northamptonshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.