Orthodontic practices near Ratby
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Ratby, 45 practices within 10 and 107 practices within 20. The closest is Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, 3.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| Aesthetic Smiles Dental SpaLeicester | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 3.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| City OrthodonticsLeicester | 3.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (98 reviews) |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 3.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 4.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ratby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 3.8 miles east; the next are Humberstone (5.6 miles east) and Coalville (6.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 3.8 miles east |
| Humberstone | 1 | 5.6 miles east |
| Coalville | 2 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Blaby | 1 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Earl Shilton | 1 | 7.1 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 Ratby
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), 3.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 3.9 miles east |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 7.4 miles north |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ratby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hinckley and Bosworth |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,468 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,677 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,436 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 | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 170th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brookvale Groby Learning Campus — 0.6 miles Bosworth Academy — 2.5 miles The Herewoode Academy — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,801 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fosse Dental Care, Leicester — 4 miles Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 6 miles Abbots Oak Dental Practice, Coalville — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 107 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | LE6 |
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 Ratby
Ratby is 3.8 miles from Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 107.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oakdale Dental (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Ratby list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ratby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ratby
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Orthodontist in Ratby: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Ratby, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ratby or another part of Leicestershire. Ratby — a small town with a population of around 4,468 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Ratby
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ratby sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.6% of Ratby's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,677 residents in the neighbourhood around Ratby, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Ratby has more choice than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ratby are Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (0.6 miles) and Bosworth Academy (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Ratby falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ratby is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Ratby
With a population of roughly 4,468, Ratby is a small town within Leicestershire. Just around 2 km north-east, Groby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Groby, Kirby Fields, Kirby Muxloe, Newtown Limford, Field Head, and Leicester Forest East if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Ratby
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ratby. The closest on record are Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, about 4 miles away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 6 miles away; and Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, about 6 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ratby
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ratby can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ratby
Every case in Ratby follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ratby
The orthodontic landscape in Ratby 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Ratby — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Ratby vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Ratby — larger 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 data puts 18.6% of Ratby's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,677 residents in Ratby's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Ratby has more choice than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ratby are served by secondary schools including Brookvale Groby Learning Campus (0.6 miles) and Bosworth Academy (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Ratby's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ratby is about 30 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ratby itself. The nearest recorded are Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, about 4 miles away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 6 miles away; and Abbots Oak Dental Practice in Coalville, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ratby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ratby
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ratby, Leicestershire alone. This page links onward to Groby, Kirby Fields, Kirby Muxloe, Newtown Limford, Field Head, and Leicester Forest East for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ratby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ratby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ratby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ratby is Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, about 3.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa (3.8 miles) and 44 Dental Care (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ratby?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Ratby, 45 practices within 10 miles and 107 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ratby?
The nearest practice to Ratby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Fosse Dental Care in Leicester, about 3.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include 44 Dental Care (3.8 miles) and Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ratby, Leicestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ratby, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.