Orthodontic practices near Leicester Forest East
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Leicester Forest East, 41 practices within 10 and 91 practices within 20. The closest is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 2.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 3.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| City OrthodonticsLeicester | 3.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (98 reviews) |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 3.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leicester Forest East with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 2.7 miles east; the next are Blaby (4.5 miles south-east) and Humberstone (4.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 2.7 miles east |
| Blaby | 1 | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Humberstone | 1 | 4.9 miles east |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 4.9 miles east |
| Evington | 2 | 6.0 miles east |
| Earl Shilton | 1 | 6.3 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 Leicester Forest East
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), 3.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 3.0 miles east |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 6.0 miles east |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leicester Forest East at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blaby |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 13,846 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,569 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,980 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 99th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Winstanley School — 1.5 miles The Herewoode Academy — 2.3 miles Brockington College — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,269 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery, Leicester — 3 miles The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Blaby — 4 miles Wigston Dental Care, Wigston Magna — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 91 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 Leicester Forest East
The nearest practice to Leicester Forest East is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 2.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 91.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Leicester Forest East list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 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 Leicester Forest East are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Leicester Forest East
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Orthodontist in Leicester Forest East: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Leicester Forest East often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Leicestershire. Leicester Forest East — a market town with a population of around 13,846 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Kirby Fields, Kirby Muxloe, Braunstone Frith, Enderby, King Street Buildings, and Ratby.
The local picture in Leicester Forest East
By ONS classification, Leicester Forest East falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Leicester Forest East falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.8% of Leicester Forest East's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,569 residents in the neighbourhood around Leicester Forest East, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Leicester Forest East has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Leicester Forest East are served by secondary schools including The Winstanley School (1.5 miles) and The Herewoode Academy (2.3 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Leicester Forest East sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leicester Forest East is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
What we know about practices near Leicester Forest East
There is no orthodontist on our records in Leicester Forest East itself. The closest on record are Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 3 miles away; The Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Blaby, about 4 miles away; and Wigston Dental Care in Wigston Magna, about 5 miles away.
Leicester Forest East at a glance
Leicester Forest East is home to around 13,846 people, classing it as a market town within Leicestershire. Just around 1 km north-west, Kirby Fields is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Leicester Forest East
Starting orthodontic treatment in Leicester Forest East can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Leicester Forest East — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Leicester Forest East
The orthodontic landscape in Leicester Forest East 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Leicester Forest East
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Leicester Forest East — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leicester Forest East. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Leicester Forest East
This section helps connect Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Kirby Fields, Kirby Muxloe, Braunstone Frith, Enderby, King Street Buildings, and Ratby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leicester Forest East
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leicester Forest East often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leicester Forest East?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leicester Forest East is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 2.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Oakdale Dental (3.0 miles) and Fosse Dental Care (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leicester Forest East?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Leicester Forest East, 41 practices within 10 miles and 91 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leicester Forest East?
The nearest practice to Leicester Forest East that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery in Leicester, about 2.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Fosse Dental Care (3.0 miles) and Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire?
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 Forest East, 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.