Orthodontic practices near Desford
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Desford, 38 practices within 10 and 103 practices within 20. The closest is Carlton House Dental Practice in Earl Shilton, 4.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton House Dental PracticeEarl Shilton | 4.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| City OrthodonticsLeicester | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (98 reviews) |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 5.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Desford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Earl Shilton, 4.8 miles south-west; the next are Leicester (5.6 miles east) and Coalville (6.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Shilton | 1 | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Leicester | 18 | 5.6 miles east |
| Coalville | 2 | 6.7 miles north |
| Hinckley | 4 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Blaby | 1 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Humberstone | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Desford
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), 5.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 5.8 miles east |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Windsor Street Dental BurbageHinckley | 5.0 (63 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Desford 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 |
| Population | 3,179 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,972 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 182 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Leicestershire | 230th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bosworth Academy — 0.3 miles Brookvale Groby Learning Campus — 3.0 miles South Charnwood High School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,565 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Carlton House Dental Practice, Earl Shilton — 5 miles Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery, Leicester — 6 miles Abbots Oak Dental Practice, Coalville — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 103 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 Desford
Desford is 4.8 miles from Carlton House Dental Practice in Earl Shilton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 103.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Carlton House Dental Practice (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Desford list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Desford are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Desford
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Orthodontist in Desford: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Desford? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Leicestershire. Desford — a small town with a population of around 3,179 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Desford
Desford — 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. 17.2% of Desford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Desford, 8% of the 1,972 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Desford are Bosworth Academy (0.3 miles) and Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Desford'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 Desford is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Botcheston, Newtown Unthank, Peckleton Common, Merry Lees, Leicester Forest West, and Peckleton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Desford at a glance
Desford has a population of around 3,179, making it a small town within Leicestershire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Newtown Unthank, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Desford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Desford itself. The closest on record are Carlton House Dental Practice in Earl Shilton, about 5 miles away; Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 6 miles away; and Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Desford
Patients in Desford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Desford
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Desford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Desford helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Desford
Not every practice near Desford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Desford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Desford sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.2% of Desford's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,972 residents in Desford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Desford are served by secondary schools including Bosworth Academy (0.3 miles) and Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Desford sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Desford is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Desford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Desford
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Desford, Leicestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Botcheston, Newtown Unthank, Peckleton Common, Merry Lees, Leicester Forest West, and Peckleton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Desford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Desford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Desford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Desford is Carlton House Dental Practice in Earl Shilton, about 4.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery (5.6 miles) and Oakdale Dental (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Desford?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Desford, 38 practices within 10 miles and 103 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Desford?
The nearest practice to Desford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 5.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Fosse Dental Care (5.8 miles) and Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Desford, Leicestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Desford, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.