Braces in New Parks at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 27.8% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.8% of 1,986 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Herewoode Academy — 0.5 miles English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Oakdale Dental, Leicester — 1.7 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | 44 Dental Care, Leicester — 1.3 miles; 18 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — about 32 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Access within City of Leicester | 24th closest to a practice of 28 places in the county; the county median is 0.8 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces near New Parks
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of New Parks, 42 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, 1.3 miles south-east. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Oakdale Dental, 1.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 1.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 2.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| Smiles by GurmsLeicester | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (141 reviews) |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (409 reviews) |
| Knighton Dental & Cosmetic ClinicLeicester | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (725 reviews) |
| St Johns Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 New Parks with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Leicester, 1.7 miles south-east; the next are Wigston Magna (4.9 miles south-east) and Blaby (5.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 9 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Wigston Magna | 2 | 4.9 miles south-east |
| Blaby | 1 | 5.1 miles south |
| Evington | 1 | 5.4 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 New Parks
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), 1.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-east |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 5.1 miles south |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.9 (409 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fixed braces remain one of the most effective and versatile orthodontic treatments available. In New Parks, the choice of brace type is wider than ever — the right one depends on your case, not just your preference. They work continuously and need no compliance beyond routine cleaning, which makes them dependable for complex movements. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
The Brace Treatment Process in New Parks
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in New Parks are usually every 7–10 weeks. Skipping appointments simply lengthens the overall timeline. The New Parks overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
What to Look For in an Orthodontic Practice in New Parks
The practices worth shortlisting in New Parks explain your options rather than pushing one, quote transparently, and make clear who will treat you and what happens if the case runs over.
For complex bites, a specialist practice earns its fee; for simple alignment, a GDP with orthodontic experience is often perfectly appropriate and more competitive on price.
Local Context for New Parks
Orthodontic practices in and around New Parks vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, New Parks sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. New Parks skews family-heavy: 27.8% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 12.8% of the 1,986 residents in New Parks's census neighbourhood, above the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, New Parks is better served than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in New Parks are served by secondary schools including The Herewoode Academy (0.5 miles) and English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 132 schools and 62,040 pupils in New Parks's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, New Parks sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to New Parks is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in New Parks itself. The closest on record are Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, about a mile away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 3 miles away; and Wigston Dental Care in Wigston Magna, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in City of Leicester differ considerably between practices and can change over time. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace in New Parks typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Orthodontics for Teens in New Parks
Teenage orthodontics in New Parks spans everything from NHS metal braces to Invisalign Teen. Active jaw growth lets orthodontists in New Parks guide the teeth more efficiently. The key decisions are timing, NHS versus private, and treatment type in City of Leicester.
Managing Treatment Around School in New Parks
Expect a brief settling-in: a few sore days after each adjustment, managed with soft meals and standard pain relief. Beyond that, braces rarely get in the way at school.
Jaw Problems Treated by Orthodontists in New Parks
Some bite problems come from the jaws themselves, not just the teeth. Some patients in New Parks have jaw discrepancies that can't be corrected by moving teeth alone. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
Crowding, Bites & Spacing in New Parks
The orthodontists serving New Parks treat a broad spectrum of tooth and jaw problems. Left untreated, some of these problems worsen and become harder to correct. Understanding your condition is the first step to knowing what treatment can help.
Orthodontic Problems in New Parks — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around New Parks vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. New Parks is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. With 27.8% of residents under 16, New Parks has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,986 residents in the neighbourhood around New Parks, 12.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. With 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, New Parks is better served than 92% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near New Parks attend schools such as The Herewoode Academy (0.5 miles) and English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 132 schools and 62,040 pupils across New Parks's Local Authority. New Parks's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to New Parks is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Crowding is the most common presenting problem across the UK. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in New Parks
Where is the nearest orthodontist to New Parks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to New Parks is Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa in Leicester, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are 44 Dental Care (1.3 miles) and Fosse Dental Care (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near New Parks?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of New Parks, 42 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near New Parks?
The nearest practice to New Parks that mentions fixed braces is Oakdale Dental in Leicester, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery (2.0 miles) and Smiles by Gurms (2.8 miles).
How many families live in New Parks?
Census data puts 27.8% of New Parks's population at under 16.
How deprived is New Parks compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, New Parks is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is New Parks rural or urban?
By ONS classification, New Parks falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which county covers New Parks?
New Parks falls within City of Leicester.
Will I need retainers after braces?
Yes — retainers are essential after all brace treatment to prevent teeth from drifting back. Your orthodontist will fit retainers at the de-bond appointment. Most patients are given both a fixed (bonded) retainer behind the front teeth and a removable retainer for overnight wear.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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