Orthodontic practices near Houghton on the Hill
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Houghton on the Hill, 28 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 3.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 3.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 4.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 4.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (243 reviews) |
| K3 DentalEvington | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
| Willowbrook Dental Practice, LeicesterHumberstone | 4.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (163 reviews) |
| St Johns Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (224 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Houghton on the Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 3.5 miles west; the next are Great Glen (4.0 miles south) and Evington (4.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 3.5 miles west |
| Great Glen | 1 | 4.0 miles south |
| Evington | 2 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 4.6 miles west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Blaby | 1 | 6.7 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 Houghton on the Hill
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), 6.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 6.4 miles west |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Houghton on the Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harborough |
| 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 |
| Population | 1,524 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,196 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| 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 | 7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orchard Mead Academy — 2.6 miles The City of Leicester College — 2.6 miles Judgemeadow Community College — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,648 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 4 miles Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Evington — 4 miles Glen Dental, Great Glen — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Houghton on the Hill
Houghton on the Hill is 3.5 miles from Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clearly Orthodontics (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Houghton on the Hill 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 Houghton on the Hill are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Houghton on the Hill
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Houghton on the Hill
Orthodontist in Houghton on the Hill: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Houghton on the Hill. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Houghton on the Hill or another part of Leicestershire. Houghton on the Hill — a small village with a population of around 1,524 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Houghton on the Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Houghton on the Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 4 miles away; Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Evington, about 4 miles away; and Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 4 miles away.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Keyham, Old Ingarsby, Gaulby, Great Stretton, Hungarton, and Hungerton as well as this one.
Area profile for Houghton on the Hill
Houghton on the Hill — 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. 16% of Houghton on the Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Houghton on the Hill, 7% of the 2,196 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Houghton on the Hill is better served than 72% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Houghton on the Hill are served by secondary schools including Orchard Mead Academy (2.6 miles) and The City of Leicester College (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Houghton on the Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Houghton on the Hill is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Local snapshot of Houghton on the Hill
With a population of roughly 1,524, Houghton on the Hill is a small village within Leicestershire. Just around 2 km north, Keyham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Houghton on the Hill
The orthodontic landscape in Houghton on the Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Houghton on the Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Houghton on the Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Houghton on the Hill
Many people in Houghton on the Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Houghton on the Hill
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Houghton on the Hill
Houghton on the Hill has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Houghton on the Hill 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. 16% of Houghton on the Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,196 residents in the neighbourhood around Houghton on the Hill, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Houghton on the Hill is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Houghton on the Hill are served by secondary schools including Orchard Mead Academy (2.6 miles) and The City of Leicester College (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Houghton on the Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Houghton on the Hill is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Houghton on the Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Houghton on the Hill
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Keyham, Old Ingarsby, Gaulby, Great Stretton, Hungarton, and Hungerton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Houghton on the Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Houghton on the Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Houghton on the Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Houghton on the Hill is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 3.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (3.9 miles) and Glen Dental (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Houghton on the Hill?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Houghton on the Hill, 28 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Houghton on the Hill?
The nearest practice to Houghton on the Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 3.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include K3 Dental (4.1 miles) and Dentique Dental Practice (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.