Orthodontic practices near Long Clawson
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Clawson; 7 practices within 10 and 89 practices within 20. The closest is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| The Campbell ClinicRuddington | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (378 reviews) |
| Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, NottinghamNottingham | 9.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (129 reviews) |
| VIRTUE HEALTH LIMITED T/A HELIX HOUSE ORTHODONTICSNottingham | 10.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Clawson with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles south; the next are Ruddington (9.2 miles north-west) and Nottingham (9.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 5.1 miles south |
| Ruddington | 1 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Nottingham | 12 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| West Bridgford | 3 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Gedling | 2 | 10.7 miles north-west |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 11.0 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 Long Clawson
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon (5.0 from 277 reviews), 11.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Clawson at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Melton |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,066 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,230 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 82 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 250th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Ferneley College — 4.3 miles Long Field Spencer Academy — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, Melton Mowbray — 5 miles The Campbell Clinic, Ruddington — 9 miles Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottingham — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 89 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 Long Clawson
The nearest practice to Long Clawson is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 89.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Regent Street Clinic Nottingham (12.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Long Clawson list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Long Clawson are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 5.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Clawson to Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Clawson
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Long Clawson
Orthodontist in Long Clawson: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Long Clawson? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Long Clawson itself or elsewhere in Leicestershire. Long Clawson — a small village with a population of around 1,066 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Long Clawson
ONS classifies Long Clawson as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Long Clawson falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 15.9% of Long Clawson's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,230 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Clawson, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Long Clawson has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Long Clawson are served by secondary schools including John Ferneley College (4.3 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.6 miles). Long Clawson's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Practice data for Long Clawson
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Clawson itself. The nearest recorded are Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5 miles away; The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 9 miles away; and Hilton Dental Clinic | West Bridgford, Nottingham, about 9 miles away.
Facts about Long Clawson
Around 1,066 people live in Long Clawson, which is a small village within Leicestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Hose, around 3 km to the north-east.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Holwell, Hose, Ab Kettleby, Wartnaby, Harby, and Nether Broughton.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Clawson
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Long Clawson helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Long Clawson follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Clawson
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Long Clawson has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Long Clawson
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Long Clawson — 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 Long Clawson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Clawson
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Long Clawson, Leicestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Holwell, Hose, Ab Kettleby, Wartnaby, Harby, and Nether Broughton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Clawson
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Clawson often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Clawson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Clawson is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and MELTON ORTHODONTICS (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Clawson?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Clawson, 7 practices within 10 miles and 89 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Clawson?
The nearest practice to Long Clawson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 5.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Campbell Clinic (9.2 miles) and VIRTUE HEALTH LIMITED T/A HELIX HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Clawson, 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 Long Clawson, 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.