Orthodontic practices near Oakthorpe
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Oakthorpe, 17 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 3.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (352 reviews) |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 6.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Stapenhill Dental CareBurton upon Trent | 6.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (19 reviews) |
| Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (666 reviews) |
| Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (91 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oakthorpe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swadlincote, 3.9 miles north-west; the next are Coalville (6.6 miles east) and Burton upon Trent (6.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 4 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Coalville | 2 | 6.6 miles east |
| Burton upon Trent | 5 | 6.7 miles north-west |
| Tamworth | 4 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Repton | 1 | 9.2 miles north |
| Smethwick | 1 | 9.5 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 Oakthorpe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville (5.0 from 122 reviews), 6.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 6.6 miles east |
| Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth | 4.9 (537 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Distinctive DentistryTamworth | 4.9 (384 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oakthorpe 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,365 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 484 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 175th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ivanhoe School — 3.0 miles Ashby School — 3.1 miles Granville Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 848 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 4 miles London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 7 miles Stapenhill Dental Care, Burton upon Trent — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 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 Oakthorpe
The nearest practice to Oakthorpe is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 3.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Perfection - Burton (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Oakthorpe list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 Oakthorpe are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oakthorpe
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Orthodontist in Oakthorpe: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Oakthorpe. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Oakthorpe or another part of Leicestershire.
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Pages for Measham, Donisthorpe, Norris Hill, Boothorpe, Ashby Woulds, and Shellbrook follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local orthodontic signals in Oakthorpe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Oakthorpe. The nearest we do hold are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 4 miles away; London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 7 miles away; and Stapenhill Dental Care in Burton upon Trent, about 7 miles away.
Area profile for Oakthorpe
Oakthorpe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Oakthorpe falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.4% of Oakthorpe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oakthorpe, 8.7% of the 1,365 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oakthorpe is better served than 52% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Oakthorpe are Ivanhoe School (3.0 miles) and Ashby School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Oakthorpe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oakthorpe is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Local context for Oakthorpe
The nearest other location we cover is Measham, around 1 km to the south-east.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oakthorpe
Orthodontic treatment in Oakthorpe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Oakthorpe
- 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?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Oakthorpe
Treatment in Oakthorpe runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Oakthorpe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Oakthorpe has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Oakthorpe — Local Context
Practices serving Oakthorpe differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Oakthorpe's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Oakthorpe sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21.4% of Oakthorpe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,365 residents in the neighbourhood around Oakthorpe, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Oakthorpe has more choice than 52% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Oakthorpe are served by secondary schools including Ivanhoe School (3.0 miles) and Ashby School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Oakthorpe is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Oakthorpe is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Oakthorpe. The closest on record are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 4 miles away; London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 7 miles away; and Stapenhill Dental Care in Burton upon Trent, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oakthorpe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oakthorpe
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Oakthorpe, Leicestershire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Measham, Donisthorpe, Norris Hill, Boothorpe, Ashby Woulds, and Shellbrook.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oakthorpe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oakthorpe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oakthorpe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oakthorpe is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 3.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Harmandeep Sanghera (4.0 miles) and Hughes and Owen Dental Care (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oakthorpe?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Oakthorpe, 17 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oakthorpe?
The nearest practice to Oakthorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 3.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Hughes and Owen Dental Care (4.1 miles) and Beaufort Dental Health Centre (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oakthorpe, 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 Oakthorpe, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.