Orthodontic practices near Griffydam
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Griffydam, 24 practices within 10 and 125 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 3.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 3.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 4.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 6.9 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough DentistLoughborough | 7.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,503 reviews) |
| Granby House Dental PracticeLoughborough | 7.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 7.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Griffydam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 3.5 miles south; the next are Swadlincote (6.9 miles west) and Loughborough (7.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 3.5 miles south |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 6.9 miles west |
| Loughborough | 10 | 7.3 miles east |
| Derby | 5 | 8.9 miles north |
| Repton | 1 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Burton upon Trent | 4 | 9.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Griffydam
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dentalist in Loughborough (5.0 from 467 reviews), 8.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 3.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Griffydam at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North West Leicestershire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,647 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 128 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Leicestershire | 154th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashby School — 3.4 miles Ivanhoe School — 3.6 miles The Newbridge School — 3.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 4 miles Harmandeep Sanghera, Swadlincote — 7 miles Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, Loughborough — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 125 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 Griffydam
The nearest practice to Griffydam is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 125.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Suite - Leicester (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Griffydam list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Griffydam are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Griffydam
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Griffydam
Orthodontist in Griffydam: People weighing up braces or aligners in Griffydam can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Leicestershire, not just Griffydam.
Griffydam in context
Griffydam is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Griffydam's under-16 share sits at 18.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,647 residents in the neighbourhood around Griffydam, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Griffydam are served by secondary schools including Ashby School (3.4 miles) and Ivanhoe School (3.6 miles). Griffydam sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Griffydam is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Griffydam
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Griffydam itself. The nearest we do hold are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 4 miles away; Harmandeep Sanghera in Swadlincote, about 7 miles away; and Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 7 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Gelsmoor, Woolrooms, Worthington, Osgathorpe, Peggs Green, and Coleorton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about Griffydam
Just around 1 km north-west, Worthington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Griffydam
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Griffydam helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Griffydam
Every case in Griffydam follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Griffydam
The orthodontic landscape in Griffydam offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Griffydam offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Griffydam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Griffydam
This part of the page places Griffydam, Leicestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Gelsmoor, Woolrooms, Worthington, Osgathorpe, Peggs Green, and Coleorton can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Griffydam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Griffydam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Griffydam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Griffydam is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 3.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (4.2 miles) and Harmandeep Sanghera (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Griffydam?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Griffydam, 24 practices within 10 miles and 125 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Griffydam?
The nearest practice to Griffydam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 7.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Alexandra Dental Care (7.1 miles) and Granby House Dental Practice (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Griffydam, Leicestershire?
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 Griffydam, Leicestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.