Orthodontic practices near Long Whatton
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Long Whatton, 25 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, 4.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough DentistLoughborough | 4.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,503 reviews) |
| Granby House Dental PracticeLoughborough | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 4.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 4.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (548 reviews) |
| Orthodontic SuppliesLoughborough | 4.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (1 review) |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (214 reviews) |
| Straight Teeth LoughboroughLoughborough | 5.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Whatton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Loughborough, 4.0 miles south-east; the next are Long Eaton (5.8 miles north) and Coalville (6.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | 10 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Long Eaton | 3 | 5.8 miles north |
| Coalville | 2 | 6.1 miles south |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Quorndon | 1 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Derby | 6 | 8.4 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 Long Whatton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dentalist in Loughborough (5.0 from 467 reviews), 5.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Whatton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North West Leicestershire |
| 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 |
| Population | 1,124 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,702 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 100 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 185th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Iveshead School — 2.5 miles Castle Donington College — 2.9 miles De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,669 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, Loughborough — 4 miles Tamworth Road Dental Practice, Long Eaton — 6 miles Abbots Oak Dental Practice, Coalville — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 116 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 Whatton
The nearest practice to Long Whatton is Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Peacock Dental Spa (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Serena Hoyte (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Long Whatton list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Long Whatton are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Granby House Dental Practice in Loughborough, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Whatton
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Long Whatton
Orthodontist in Long Whatton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Long Whatton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Long Whatton or another part of Leicestershire. Long Whatton — a small village with a population of around 1,124 — is covered on this page specifically.
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Long Whatton in context
Long Whatton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.7% of Long Whatton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,702 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Whatton, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Long Whatton has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Long Whatton are served by secondary schools including Iveshead School (2.5 miles) and Castle Donington College (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Long Whatton among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Whatton is about 34 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Facts about Long Whatton
With a population of roughly 1,124, Long Whatton is a small village within Leicestershire. Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Hathern, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Long Whatton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Whatton itself. The nearest recorded are Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 4 miles away; Tamworth Road Dental Practice in Long Eaton, about 6 miles away; and Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, about 6 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Long Whatton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Long Whatton 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Long Whatton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Long Whatton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Long Whatton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Whatton
What's available in Long Whatton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Long Whatton 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. 15.7% of Long Whatton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,702 residents in Long Whatton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Long Whatton is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Long Whatton attend schools such as Iveshead School (2.5 miles) and Castle Donington College (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Long Whatton sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Long Whatton is about 34 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Whatton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Whatton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Whatton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Whatton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Whatton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Whatton is Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 4.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Granby House Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Peacock Dental Spa (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Whatton?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Long Whatton, 25 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Whatton?
The nearest practice to Long Whatton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Granby House Dental Practice in Loughborough, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (5.0 miles) and GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Whatton, Leicestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Whatton, Leicestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.