Orthodontic practices near Marefield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Marefield; 21 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 7.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 7.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 7.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 7.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 7.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 8.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 8.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Marefield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 7.3 miles north; the next are Leicester (7.5 miles west) and Great Glen (8.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 7.3 miles north |
| Leicester | 18 | 7.5 miles west |
| Great Glen | 1 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Evington | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 8.8 miles west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 9.9 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 Marefield
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), 10.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 10.7 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 10.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Marefield 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,196 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 329th 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% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 7 miles Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 8 miles Glen Dental, Great Glen — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Marefield
The nearest practice to Marefield is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 7.3 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clearly Orthodontics (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Marefield list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 Marefield are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 7.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Marefield to High Street Dental Care is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Marefield
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Orthodontist in Marefield: Before booking anything in Marefield, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Leicestershire.
What local practice data suggests in Marefield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Marefield itself. The closest on record are High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 7 miles away; Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 8 miles away; and Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Marefield
Officially, Marefield is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Marefield falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16% of Marefield's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,196 residents in Marefield's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Marefield has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Marefield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Tilton, John O'Gaunt, Lowesby, Burrough on the Hill, Skeffington, and Cold Newton.
Local snapshot of Marefield
Just around 2 km west, Lowesby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Marefield
Orthodontic treatment in Marefield is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Marefield runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Marefield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Marefield has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Marefield
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Marefield — 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 Marefield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Marefield
These links help widen your research beyond Marefield, Leicestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Tilton, John O'Gaunt, Lowesby, Burrough on the Hill, Skeffington, and Cold Newton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Marefield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Marefield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Marefield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Marefield is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 7.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (7.3 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Marefield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Marefield, 21 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Marefield?
The nearest practice to Marefield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 7.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Clearly Orthodontics (7.5 miles) and K3 Dental (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Marefield, Leicestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Marefield, Leicestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.