Orthodontic practices near Oakham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Oakham; 5 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 9.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 9.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 9.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 9.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 9.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 9.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Corby Private Medical CentreCorby | 11.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (900 reviews) |
| Dr Suchi Vaidya BDSCorby | 11.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 11.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (336 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oakham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 9.3 miles north-west; the next are Corby (11.9 miles south) and Great Glen (14.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Corby | 7 | 11.9 miles south |
| Great Glen | 1 | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Leicester | 8 | 14.7 miles west |
| Market Harborough | 1 | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Evington | 2 | 15.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oakham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Priors Hall Dental in Corby (5.0 from 336 reviews), 11.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 11.9 miles south |
| Brookside DentalMarket Harborough | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oakham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rutland |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,922 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,666 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 15.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 20.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,804 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within District of Rutland | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 40 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 15.7% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in District of Rutland |
| Nearest secondary schools | Catmose College — 0.4 miles Uppingham Community College — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,153 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 27 schools, 7,772 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 9 miles Corby Private Medical Centre, Corby — 12 miles Glen Dental, Great Glen — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 53 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 Oakham
The nearest practice to Oakham is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 9.3 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (14.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Oakham list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Oakham are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Oakham to High Street Dental Care is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 25.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oakham
District of Rutland12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Oakham
Orthodontist in Oakham: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Oakham often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Oakham and the wider District of Rutland area. Oakham — a market town with a population of around 10,922 — is covered on this page specifically.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Barleythorpe, Egleton, Langham, Manton, Upper Hambleton, and Ridlington.
Practice signals around Oakham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oakham itself. The nearest recorded are High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 9 miles away; Corby Private Medical Centre, about 12 miles away; and Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 14 miles away.
Oakham in context
By ONS classification, Oakham falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. Oakham sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Oakham skews family-heavy: 22.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 15.7% of the 1,666 residents in Oakham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across District of Rutland. People in Oakham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Oakham are served by secondary schools including Catmose College (0.4 miles) and Uppingham Community College (6.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 27 schools and 7,772 pupils in Oakham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Oakham falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
A quick look at Oakham
Around 10,922 people live in Oakham, which is a market town within District of Rutland. Just around 2 km north-west, Barleythorpe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oakham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Oakham helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Oakham
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oakham
Orthodontic practices in and around Oakham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Oakham is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Oakham falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.4% of Oakham's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 15.7% of the 1,666 residents in Oakham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across District of Rutland. People in Oakham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Oakham are served by secondary schools including Catmose College (0.4 miles) and Uppingham Community College (6.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 27 schools and 7,772 pupils across Oakham's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Oakham among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Oakham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Oakham can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Oakham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oakham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oakham
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Oakham, District of Rutland alone. Nearby pages covering Barleythorpe, Egleton, Langham, Manton, Upper Hambleton, and Ridlington may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Oakham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oakham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oakham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oakham is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 9.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (9.3 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oakham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Oakham, 5 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oakham?
The nearest practice to Oakham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 9.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priors Hall Dental (11.9 miles) and Clearly Orthodontics (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oakham, District of Rutland?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oakham, District of Rutland?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.