Orthodontic practices near Ragdale
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ragdale; 23 practices within 10 and 91 practices within 20. The closest is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| Soar Valley Dental PracticeBarrow upon Soar | 5.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (299 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (214 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ragdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 5.3 miles east; the next are Barrow upon Soar (5.5 miles west) and Quorndon (5.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 5.3 miles east |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Loughborough | 10 | 7.4 miles west |
| Leicester | 11 | 8.8 miles south |
| Humberstone | 1 | 9.6 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 Ragdale
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), 11.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-west |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 7.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ragdale 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,887 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% 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 | 5.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Long Field Spencer Academy — 5.1 miles Wreake Valley Academy — 5.1 miles John Ferneley College — 5.6 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 — 6 miles Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon — 6 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 | 23 within 10 miles, 91 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 Ragdale
The nearest practice to Ragdale is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, 5.3 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 23 practices, and within 20 there are 91.
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 15 of the practices around Ragdale list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Ragdale are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ragdale 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 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ragdale
Leicestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Ragdale
Orthodontist in Ragdale: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ragdale. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Leicestershire.
Local snapshot of Ragdale
The nearest other location we cover is Shoby, around 2 km to the east.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hoby, Shoby, Brooksby, Six Hills, Rotherby, and Thrussington.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ragdale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ragdale itself. The closest on record are Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5 miles away; Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 6 miles away; and Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon, about 6 miles away.
Ragdale in context
Ragdale — 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. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Ragdale skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,887 residents in the neighbourhood around Ragdale, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Ragdale has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ragdale attend schools such as Long Field Spencer Academy (5.1 miles) and Wreake Valley Academy (5.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Ragdale sits among the less deprived areas of England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ragdale
Orthodontic treatment in Ragdale is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ragdale — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ragdale
The orthodontic landscape in Ragdale offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ragdale 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 Ragdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ragdale
This part of the page places Ragdale, Leicestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Hoby, Shoby, Brooksby, Six Hills, Rotherby, and Thrussington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ragdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ragdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ragdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ragdale is Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 5.3 miles to the east. The next closest are High Street Dental Care (5.5 miles) and Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ragdale?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ragdale, 23 practices within 10 miles and 91 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 Ragdale?
The nearest practice to Ragdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 5.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (7.4 miles) and GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ragdale, Leicestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ragdale, Leicestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.