Costs in Great Dalby at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 3.2 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 3.2 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 5 within 5 miles, 7 within 10, 83 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 of 1,702 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Leicestershire | 136th closest to a practice of 343 places in the county; the county median is 3.8 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Great Dalby that list payment plans
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Great Dalby, 7 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 3.2 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is High Street Dental Care, 3.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 3.5 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Dalby with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Melton Mowbray, 3.2 miles north; the next are Leicester (9.0 miles south-west) and Humberstone (10.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 3.2 miles north |
| Leicester | 18 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 10.5 miles west |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 10.6 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 11.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Dalby
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), 12.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 10.5 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Great Dalby, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to High Street Dental Care, the nearest practice on our register (3.2 miles away, about 4.2 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £1,535 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £2,035 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £4,035 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Great Dalby
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, Melton Mowbray (3.5 miles) | Clearly Orthodontics (9 miles); The Windsor Dental Practice (10.1 miles) | 10 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray (3.2 miles) | Clearly Orthodontics (9 miles); The Windsor Dental Practice (10.1 miles) | 15 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | MELTON ORTHODONTICS, Melton Mowbray (3.2 miles) | Clearly Orthodontics (9 miles); The Windsor Dental Practice (10.1 miles) | 14 |
| Private treatment | private fees | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray (3.2 miles) | Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (3.2 miles); Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (3.2 miles) | 29 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray (3.2 miles) | Clearly Orthodontics (9 miles); Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (9.8 miles) | 19 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray (3.2 miles) | Clearly Orthodontics (9 miles); Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (9.8 miles) | 11 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Great Dalby — the range is genuinely wide. Understanding what drives the price, and what should be included in the fee, helps you compare quotes accurately. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Great Dalby
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Great Dalby to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Practices serving Great Dalby differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Great Dalby is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.4% of Great Dalby's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,702 residents in Great Dalby's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Dalby is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Great Dalby are Long Field Spencer Academy (2.9 miles) and John Ferneley College (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Great Dalby close to the England median. See local practice availability in Great Dalby → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Great Dalby, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
What Each Treatment Costs in Great Dalby
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Great Dalby — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Great Dalby. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Great Dalby — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Budget aligner options in Great Dalby
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Great Dalby — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. The saving is fine when it matches a simple case; it's a risk when it means less clinical input. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Where the Savings Come From in Great Dalby
Treatment scope — capping the trays and appointments for a straightforward case is a legitimate saving, not a corner cut — provided the case is actually that simple.
What affects clear aligner cost in Great Dalby?
There is no single price for clear aligners in Great Dalby — it depends on several factors. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Great Dalby
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Great Dalby falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Great Dalby
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Dalby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Dalby is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (3.2 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Dalby?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Great Dalby, 7 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Great Dalby offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Great Dalby that mentions finance or monthly payment options is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 3.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Clearly Orthodontics (9.0 miles) and The Windsor Dental Practice (10.1 miles).
How big is Great Dalby?
Around 562 people live in Great Dalby.
Which county covers Great Dalby?
Great Dalby falls within Leicestershire.
How's children's dental health in Great Dalby's area?
Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Which NHS body covers Great Dalby for dental care?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board.
Can I find out what treatment might cost without an appointment in Great Dalby?
A free photo assessment through Virtual Consultant Online gives an initial view of which treatment types suit your case and what they typically cost in Great Dalby — before committing to a paid consultation.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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