Orthodontic practices near Pickwell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pickwell; 5 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 6.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 10.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 11.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 11.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pickwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles north; the next are Leicester (10.4 miles west) and Great Glen (11.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 5.6 miles north |
| Leicester | 16 | 10.4 miles west |
| Great Glen | 1 | 11.3 miles south-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 11.7 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 13.1 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 Pickwell
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), 13.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 13.7 miles west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 5.0 (175 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pickwell 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,815 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 280th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Catmose College — 4.4 miles Long Field Spencer Academy — 5.5 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | High Street Dental Care, Melton Mowbray — 6 miles Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 10 miles Glen Dental, Great Glen — 11 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 59 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 Pickwell
The nearest practice to Pickwell is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, 5.6 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 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pickwell 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 Pickwell 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 Pickwell to High Street Dental Care 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pickwell
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Orthodontist in Pickwell: Before booking anything in Pickwell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Pickwell with the wider Leicestershire area.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Somerby, Leesthorpe, Knossington, Little Dalby, Owston, and Burrough on the Hill may also help.
Practice signals around Pickwell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pickwell itself. The closest on record are High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 6 miles away; Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 10 miles away; and Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 11 miles away.
About Pickwell
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Somerby, the closest linked location.
Pickwell in context
Pickwell — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Pickwell's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,815 residents in Pickwell's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Pickwell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pickwell attend schools such as Catmose College (4.4 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.5 miles). Pickwell sits close to the England average for deprivation.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pickwell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pickwell helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Pickwell
- 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 Pickwell
Not every practice near Pickwell offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Pickwell is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Pickwell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pickwell, 6.7% of the 1,815 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pickwell; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Pickwell are served by secondary schools including Catmose College (4.4 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (5.5 miles). Pickwell's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Pickwell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pickwell can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Pickwell
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 Pickwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pickwell
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Pickwell, Leicestershire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Somerby, Leesthorpe, Knossington, Little Dalby, Owston, and Burrough on the Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pickwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pickwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pickwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pickwell is High Street Dental Care in Melton Mowbray, about 5.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (5.6 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pickwell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pickwell, 5 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Melton Mowbray, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pickwell?
The nearest practice to Pickwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 5.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Clearly Orthodontics (10.4 miles) and Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pickwell, Leicestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pickwell, Leicestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.