Orthodontic practices near Markfield
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Markfield, 39 practices within 10 and 113 practices within 20. The closest is Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, 3.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 3.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 4.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (467 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 5.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (548 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 5.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Smile Care Dental ClinicLeicester | 5.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTDLoughborough | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Markfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 3.3 miles north-west; the next are Loughborough (5.4 miles north-east) and Leicester (5.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Loughborough | 10 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Leicester | 15 | 5.9 miles east |
| Quorndon | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Humberstone | 1 | 7.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Markfield
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), 6.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Markfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hinckley and Bosworth |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,993 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,433 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,880 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Leicestershire | 144th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | South Charnwood High School — 1.5 miles Brookvale Groby Learning Campus — 2.7 miles The Martin High School Anstey — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,342 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Abbots Oak Dental Practice, Coalville — 3 miles The Dentalist, Loughborough — 5 miles Smile Care Dental Clinic, Leicester — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 113 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 Markfield
The nearest practice to Markfield is Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, 3.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 113.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Suite - Leicester (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Markfield list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Markfield are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Loughborough, 5.9 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 Markfield
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Orthodontist in Markfield: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Markfield often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Markfield itself or elsewhere in Leicestershire. Markfield — a small town with a population of around 4,993 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Field Head, Copt Oak, Stanton under Bardon, Newtown Limford, Ratby, and Botcheston.
What local practice data suggests in Markfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Markfield itself. The nearest recorded are Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, about 3 miles away; The Dentalist in Loughborough, about 5 miles away; and Smile Care Dental Clinic in Leicester, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Markfield
Around 4,993 people live in Markfield, which is a small town within Leicestershire. Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Field Head, the closest linked location.
Markfield in context
Officially, Markfield is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Markfield falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.7% of Markfield's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Markfield, 4.3% of the 1,433 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Markfield are South Charnwood High School (1.5 miles) and Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Markfield falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Markfield is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Markfield
Orthodontic treatment in Markfield is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Markfield
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Markfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Markfield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Markfield can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Markfield
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Markfield — 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 Markfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Markfield
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Markfield, Leicestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Field Head, Copt Oak, Stanton under Bardon, Newtown Limford, Ratby, and Botcheston may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Markfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Markfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Markfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Markfield is Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre (4.5 miles) and The Dentalist (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Markfield?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Markfield, 39 practices within 10 miles and 113 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Markfield?
The nearest practice to Markfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD in Loughborough, about 5.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include 44 Dental Care (6.0 miles) and Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Markfield, Leicestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Markfield, Leicestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.