NHS Treatment in Hungerton at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of 2,196 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 4.6 miles; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orchard Mead Academy — 3.4 miles The City of Leicester College — 4.2 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Hungerton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Hungerton, 33 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 4.6 miles west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Clearly Orthodontics, 4.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 4.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Willowbrook Dental Practice, LeicesterHumberstone | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (163 reviews) |
| K3 DentalEvington | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
| The Windsor Dental PracticeLeicester | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Hungerton with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Leicester, 4.6 miles west; the next are Humberstone (5.8 miles west) and Evington (5.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 11 | 4.6 miles west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 5.8 miles west |
| Evington | 1 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Blaby | 1 | 8.5 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 Hungerton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby (5.0 from 333 reviews), 8.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign LeicesterLeicester | 4.9 (542 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.9 (457 reviews) | 6.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hungerton, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester, 4.6 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hungerton are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Hungerton funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Hungerton
For eligible patients in Hungerton, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Hungerton.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hungerton
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Leicestershire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Hungerton has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. National deprivation data puts Hungerton close to the England median. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Census 2021 counts 2,196 residents in the neighbourhood around Hungerton, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Hungerton 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. Hungerton's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. The closest secondary schools to Hungerton are Orchard Mead Academy (3.4 miles) and The City of Leicester College (4.2 miles). We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hungerton itself. The closest on record are Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 5 miles away; Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Evington, about 6 miles away; and Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 6 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Hungerton
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Leicestershire vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Hungerton
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Hungerton comes down to a structured assessment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Leicestershire to decide who receives funded treatment. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Hungerton — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Leicestershire differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Hungerton
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Hungerton
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hungerton
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hungerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hungerton is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 4.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (5.1 miles) and Glen Dental (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hungerton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Hungerton, 33 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hungerton?
The nearest practice to Hungerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 4.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester (5.8 miles) and K3 Dental (5.9 miles).
What kind of area is Hungerton?
By ONS classification, Hungerton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Hungerton compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Hungerton is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Hungerton?
Hungerton is in Leicestershire.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Hungerton?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Hungerton?
Very limited in Leicestershire — generally only jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases qualify. Private funding covers most adult treatment.
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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