Orthodontic practices near Little Stretton
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Little Stretton, 28 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Glen Dental in Great Glen, 1.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 1.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| K3 DentalEvington | 3.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 3.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (243 reviews) |
| Hallcross Dental PracticeWigston Magna | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (374 reviews) |
| Natural Smiles CorbyWigston Magna | 4.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (224 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
| Wigston Dental CareWigston Magna | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (92 reviews) |
| St Johns Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 5.3 miles north-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 Little Stretton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Glen, 1.4 miles west; the next are Evington (3.7 miles west) and Wigston Magna (4.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Glen | 1 | 1.4 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 3.7 miles west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 4.5 miles west |
| Leicester | 19 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Blaby | 1 | 5.7 miles west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 6.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Stretton
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), 7.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
| Brookside DentalMarket Harborough | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Stretton 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,360 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% 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 — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Manor High School — 3.0 miles Kibworth Mead Academy — 3.0 miles Beauchamp College — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 941 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Glen Dental, Great Glen — 1 miles K3 Dental, Evington — 4 miles Hallcross Dental Practice, Wigston Magna — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 79 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 Little Stretton
The nearest practice to Little Stretton is Glen Dental in Great Glen, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Glen Dental (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 23 of the practices around Little Stretton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Little Stretton are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is K3 Dental in Evington, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Stretton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Little Stretton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Leicestershire and the surrounding area.
Practice data for Little Stretton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Little Stretton itself. The nearest recorded are Glen Dental in Great Glen, about a mile away; K3 Dental in Evington, about 4 miles away; and Hallcross Dental Practice in Wigston Magna, about 4 miles away.
Little Stretton in context
Little Stretton 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. 20.6% of Little Stretton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Little Stretton, 7.5% of the 2,360 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Little Stretton has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Little Stretton are Manor High School (3.0 miles) and Kibworth Mead Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Little Stretton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Stretton is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
A quick look at Little Stretton
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Burton Overy, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Burton Overy, Carlton Curlieu, Gaulby, Great Stretton, King's Norton, and Great Glen can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Little Stretton
Many people in Little Stretton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Little Stretton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Little Stretton. ONS classifies Little Stretton as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Little Stretton falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Little Stretton's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,360 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Stretton, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Little Stretton has more choice than 66% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Little Stretton are Manor High School (3.0 miles) and Kibworth Mead Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Little Stretton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Stretton is about 38 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Little Stretton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Little Stretton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Little Stretton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Little Stretton — 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 Little Stretton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Stretton
These links help widen your research beyond Little Stretton, Leicestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Burton Overy, Carlton Curlieu, Gaulby, Great Stretton, King's Norton, and Great Glen can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Stretton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Stretton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Stretton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Stretton is Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 1.4 miles to the west. The next closest are K3 Dental (3.7 miles) and Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Stretton?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Little Stretton, 28 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Stretton?
The nearest practice to Little Stretton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is K3 Dental in Evington, about 3.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Hallcross Dental Practice (4.5 miles) and Natural Smiles Corby (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Stretton, 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 Little Stretton, Leicestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.