Orthodontic practices near Cropston
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Cropston, 41 practices within 10 and 99 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Care Dental Clinic in Leicester, 2.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Care Dental ClinicLeicester | 2.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 3.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
| The Windsor Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (457 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 4.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cropston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 2.8 miles south-east; the next are Quorndon (3.5 miles north) and Barrow upon Soar (4.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 18 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Quorndon | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 4.5 miles north |
| Humberstone | 1 | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Loughborough | 9 | 4.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cropston
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), 4.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 3.5 miles north |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cropston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Charnwood |
| 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 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,429 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 457 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 105th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Martin High School Anstey — 1.0 miles Babington Academy — 2.1 miles Beaumont Leys School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,310 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Care Dental Clinic, Leicester — 3 miles Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon — 4 miles The Dentalist, Loughborough — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 99 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 Cropston
The nearest practice to Cropston is Smile Care Dental Clinic in Leicester, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 99.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lux Dental Loughborough (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Cropston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Cropston are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 44 Dental Care in Leicester, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cropston
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Orthodontist in Cropston: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Cropston. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Leicestershire.
Cropston in context
By ONS classification, Cropston falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cropston. Cropston has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cropston, 5.6% of the 1,429 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 (17), Cropston has more choice than 88% 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 Cropston attend schools such as The Martin High School Anstey (1.0 miles) and Babington Academy (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Cropston among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cropston is about 33 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
About Cropston
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Thurcaston, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Thurcaston, Anstey, Beaumont Leys, Swithland, New Parks, and Glenfield if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Cropston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cropston. The nearest we do hold are Smile Care Dental Clinic in Leicester, about 3 miles away; Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon, about 4 miles away; and The Dentalist in Loughborough, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cropston
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cropston has the full spectrum of options. 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 Cropston
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cropston
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cropston 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Cropston
- 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 Cropston
Not every practice near Cropston offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Cropston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Cropston's under-16 share, 13%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,429 residents in the neighbourhood around Cropston, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Cropston has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Cropston are served by secondary schools including The Martin High School Anstey (1.0 miles) and Babington Academy (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Cropston sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cropston is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cropston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cropston
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cropston, Leicestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Thurcaston, Anstey, Beaumont Leys, Swithland, New Parks, and Glenfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cropston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cropston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cropston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cropston is Smile Care Dental Clinic in Leicester, about 2.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are 44 Dental Care (3.5 miles) and Lux Dental Loughborough (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cropston?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Cropston, 41 practices within 10 miles and 99 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cropston?
The nearest practice to Cropston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 44 Dental Care in Leicester, about 3.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Windsor Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and Doncaster Road Dental Practice (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cropston, Leicestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cropston, Leicestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.