Orthodontic practices near Owston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Owston; 7 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 7.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 7.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 7.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 7.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 9.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 10.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Owston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 7.4 miles north; the next are Great Glen (9.6 miles south-west) and Leicester (9.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 7.4 miles north |
| Great Glen | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Leicester | 17 | 9.6 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 10.9 miles west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 11.8 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 Owston
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), 12.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 12.8 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Owston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harborough |
| 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,196 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 332nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Catmose College — 4.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 7 miles Glen Dental, Great Glen — 10 miles Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 60 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 Owston
From Owston the nearest practice is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 7.4 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Owston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Owston are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 7.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Owston to High Street Dental Care is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Owston
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Orthodontist in Owston: This page was put together for people in Owston who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Owston itself or elsewhere in Leicestershire.
Practice signals around Owston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Owston. The nearest recorded are High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 7 miles away; Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 10 miles away; and Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Somerby, Knossington, Pickwell, Launde Abbey, Withcote, and Burrough on the Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Owston
Owston — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,196 residents in Owston's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Owston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Owston attend schools such as Catmose College (4.8 miles). Owston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Facts about Owston
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Knossington, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Owston
Many people in Owston delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Owston follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Owston
The orthodontic landscape in Owston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Owston
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Owston practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Owston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Owston
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Owston, Leicestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Somerby, Knossington, Pickwell, Launde Abbey, Withcote, and Burrough on the Hill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Owston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Owston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Owston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Owston is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 7.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (7.4 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Owston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Owston, 7 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Owston?
The nearest practice to Owston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 7.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Clearly Orthodontics (9.6 miles) and K3 Dental (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Owston, 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 Owston, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.