Orthodontic practices near Frog Island
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Frog Island, 41 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 0.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 0.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 0.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
| City OrthodonticsLeicester | 0.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (98 reviews) |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 0.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (457 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frog Island with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 0.5 miles west; the next are Humberstone (1.3 miles east) and Wigston Magna (3.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 0.5 miles west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 1.3 miles east |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 3.3 miles south |
| Evington | 2 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Blaby | 1 | 4.1 miles south |
| Great Glen | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frog Island
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), 0.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-west |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frog Island at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leicester |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,461 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.7% aged 16 to 24 and 54.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,280 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Leicester | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in City of Leicester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Mead Academy — 0.4 miles Brook Mead Academy — 0.9 miles Moat Community College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 19,022 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 132 schools, 62,040 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa, Leicester — under a mile Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 1 miles Wigston Dental Care, Wigston Magna — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 82 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 Frog Island
Frog Island has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oakdale Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Frog Island list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frog Island are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 44 Dental Care in Leicester, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frog Island
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Orthodontist in Frog Island: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Frog Island understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City of Leicester, not just Frog Island.
Local provider signals in Frog Island
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Frog Island itself. The closest on record are Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, under a mile away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about a mile away; and Wigston Dental Care in Wigston Magna, about 3 miles away.
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What official data says about Frog Island
By ONS classification, Frog Island falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Frog Island falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Frog Island's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,461 residents in the neighbourhood around Frog Island, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. Frog Island has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Frog Island are Castle Mead Academy (0.4 miles) and Brook Mead Academy (0.9 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. Frog Island's Local Authority has 132 schools educating 62,040 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Frog Island is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Frog Island is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Frog Island
The nearest other location we cover is Black Friars, under 1 km to the north.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Frog Island
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Frog Island helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Frog Island
- 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 Frog Island
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Frog Island. Frog Island is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 17.7% of Frog Island's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Frog Island, 4% of the 1,461 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.5% average across City of Leicester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Frog Island 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). Families in Frog Island are served by secondary schools including Castle Mead Academy (0.4 miles) and Brook Mead Academy (0.9 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 132 schools and 62,040 pupils across Frog Island's Local Authority. Frog Island sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Frog Island is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Frog Island
Patients in Frog Island 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Frog Island — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Frog Island vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Frog Island's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Frog Island. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Frog Island, 4% of the 1,461 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.5% average across City of Leicester, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Frog Island has 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Frog Island are served by secondary schools including Castle Mead Academy (0.4 miles) and Brook Mead Academy (0.9 miles). 17 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 132 schools and 62,040 pupils in Frog Island's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Frog Island sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Frog Island is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Frog Island itself. The closest on record are Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, under a mile away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about a mile away; and Wigston Dental Care in Wigston Magna, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frog Island. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frog Island
These local links are here for anyone comparing Frog Island, City of Leicester against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Black Friars, Leicester, New Found Pool, Westcotes, Wolsey Island, and Belgrave.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frog Island
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frog Island often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frog Island?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frog Island is Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are 44 Dental Care (0.5 miles) and Oakdale Dental (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frog Island?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Frog Island, 41 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frog Island?
The nearest practice to Frog Island that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 44 Dental Care in Leicester, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Fosse Dental Care (0.7 miles) and Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (0.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frog Island, City of Leicester?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Frog Island, City of Leicester?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.