Orthodontic practices near Leicester
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Leicester, 40 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, 0.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 0.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 0.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (457 reviews) |
| Willowbrook Dental Practice, LeicesterHumberstone | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (163 reviews) |
| Smiles by GurmsLeicester | 0.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (141 reviews) |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 1.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leicester with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 0.9 miles west; the next are Humberstone (0.9 miles east) and Wigston Magna (3.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 0.9 miles west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 0.9 miles east |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 3.1 miles south |
| Evington | 2 | 3.5 miles south-east |
| Blaby | 1 | 4.1 miles south |
| Great Glen | 1 | 6.0 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 Leicester
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), 1.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 1.1 miles south-west |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 8.4 miles north |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leicester 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 368,600 |
| Residents under 16 | 4.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,834 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 64% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 79.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,566 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% 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 | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.2% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in City of Leicester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Moat Community College — 0.6 miles Castle Mead Academy — 0.7 miles Brook Mead Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 21,164 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 132 schools, 62,040 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 19 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 79 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | LE1 |
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 Leicester
Leicester 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 40 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smiles by Gurms (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester
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Orthodontist in Leicester: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Leicester. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City of Leicester and the surrounding area. Leicester — one of the UK's larger cities with a population of around 368,600 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Black Friars, Frog Island, Wolsey Island, Belgrave, New Found Pool, and Spinney Hills as well as this one.
Leicester in context
Leicester 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. Leicester's under-16 share, 4.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 1.2% of the 2,834 residents in Leicester's census neighbourhood, below the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Leicester has more choice than 94% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Leicester are Moat Community College (0.6 miles) and Castle Mead Academy (0.7 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 132 schools and 62,040 pupils across Leicester's Local Authority. Leicester's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Leicester is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Leicester
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 19 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Leicester or nearby searches; 13 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 9 mention fixed braces; 11 include NHS signals and 22 include private treatment signals; 8 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 8, wheelchair access from 8, and evening or weekend availability from 8. Nearby practice records include 44 Dental Care, Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa, Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester, Carisbrooke Dental Practice, and City Orthodontics.
Local context for Leicester
With a population of roughly 368,600, Leicester is one of the UK's larger cities within City of Leicester. Black Friars is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Leicester.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Leicester
Orthodontic treatment in Leicester is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Black Friars, Frog Island and Wolsey Island regularly visit orthodontists in Leicester.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Leicester
Every case in Leicester follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Leicester
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Leicester has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Black Friars, Frog Island and Wolsey Island regularly visit orthodontists in Leicester.
Treatment Options in Leicester — Local Context
There are 19 orthodontic practices in our database covering Leicester. Leicester is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Leicester falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Leicester has a smaller share of children than most areas — 4.2% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,834 residents in the neighbourhood around Leicester, 1.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. Leicester 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 Leicester are served by secondary schools including Moat Community College (0.6 miles) and Castle Mead Academy (0.7 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. Leicester's Local Authority area covers 132 schools and 62,040 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Leicester among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Leicester is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away. Looking at the 19 practices listed around Leicester, Of those, 11 record NHS provision and 22 record private treatment; 13 advertise clear aligners and 9 advertise fixed braces; and 8 mention payment plans or finance. On practical access, 8 list evening or weekend appointments, 8 mention parking and 8 record step-free or wheelchair access. This is drawn from published practice information, so confirm the details that matter to you when you make contact. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone. People from Black Friars, Frog Island, and Wolsey Island regularly make use of Leicester's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leicester. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Leicester
These links help widen your research beyond Leicester, City of Leicester if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Black Friars, Frog Island, Wolsey Island, Belgrave, New Found Pool, and Spinney Hills.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leicester
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leicester often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leicester?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leicester is Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are 44 Dental Care (0.9 miles) and Doncaster Road Dental Practice (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leicester?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Leicester, 40 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leicester?
The nearest practice to Leicester that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 44 Dental Care in Leicester, about 0.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Doncaster Road Dental Practice (0.9 miles) and Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester (0.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leicester, City of Leicester?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Leicester, City of Leicester?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.