Orthodontic practices near Old Dalby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Old Dalby; 25 practices within 10 and 93 practices within 20. The closest is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Soar Valley Dental PracticeBarrow upon Soar | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (299 reviews) |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
| The Campbell ClinicRuddington | 8.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (378 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Dalby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 5.3 miles south-east; the next are Barrow upon Soar (7.4 miles south-west) and Quorndon (8.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Ruddington | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Loughborough | 10 | 8.8 miles west |
| Nottingham | 6 | 8.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Dalby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dentalist in Loughborough (5.0 from 467 reviews), 9.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Dalby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Melton |
| 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 |
| Population | 355 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,943 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 261st closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Ferneley College — 5.0 miles Long Field Spencer Academy — 5.4 miles The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, Melton Mowbray — 5 miles Soar Valley Dental Practice, Barrow upon Soar — 7 miles Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 93 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 Old Dalby
From Old Dalby the nearest practice is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 93.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Old Dalby list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Dalby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Dalby to Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Dalby
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Old Dalby
Orthodontist in Old Dalby: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Old Dalby? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Leicestershire. Old Dalby — a small village with a population of around 355 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Old Dalby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Dalby itself. The nearest we do hold are Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5 miles away; Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 7 miles away; and Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Old Dalby
Old Dalby is home to around 355 people, classing it as a small village within Leicestershire. Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Nether Broughton, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Upper Broughton, Hickling Pastures, Nether Broughton, Shoby, Ragdale, and Saxelby if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Old Dalby in context
Old Dalby's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Old Dalby sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.8% of Old Dalby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,943 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Dalby, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Old Dalby; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Old Dalby attend schools such as John Ferneley College (5.0 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Old Dalby close to the England median.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Old Dalby
Orthodontic treatment in Old Dalby 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Old Dalby
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Old Dalby follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Old Dalby
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Old Dalby can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Old Dalby offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Dalby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Dalby
This section helps connect Old Dalby, Leicestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Upper Broughton, Hickling Pastures, Nether Broughton, Shoby, Ragdale, and Saxelby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Dalby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Dalby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Dalby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Dalby is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are High Street Dental Care (5.6 miles) and Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Dalby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Dalby, 25 practices within 10 miles and 93 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Dalby?
The nearest practice to Old Dalby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Campbell Clinic (8.2 miles) and Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Dalby, Leicestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Dalby, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.