Orthodontic practices near Redmile
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Redmile; 4 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 7.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 10.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 10.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 10.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 10.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Redmile with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 6.8 miles east; the next are Melton Mowbray (10.1 miles south) and Burton Joyce (10.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 6.8 miles east |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 10.1 miles south |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Gedling | 2 | 11.4 miles west |
| Newark on Trent | 1 | 11.6 miles north |
| Nottingham | 11 | 12.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Redmile
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gedling Dental - Nottingham (5.0 from 258 reviews), 11.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Westdale DentalNottingham | 4.9 (730 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Redmile 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,638 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 319th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Belvoir Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 672 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elegant Smiles Grantham, Grantham — 7 miles Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory, Melton Mowbray — 10 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 11 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bingham Dental — 6 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 Redmile
The nearest practice to Redmile is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elegant Smiles Grantham (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Redmile list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Redmile are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Redmile to Elegant Smiles Grantham 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Redmile
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Orthodontist in Redmile: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Redmile keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Leicestershire and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Redmile
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Redmile sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,638 residents in Redmile's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Redmile has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Redmile attend schools such as The Priory Belvoir Academy (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Redmile among England's less deprived areas.
Practice data for Redmile
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Redmile itself. The nearest recorded are Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 7 miles away; Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory in Melton Mowbray, about 10 miles away; and Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 11 miles away.
Where Redmile sits locally
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Barkestone-le-Vale, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Barkestone-le-Vale, Bottesford, Plungar, Belvoir, Knipton, and Stathern.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Redmile
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Redmile helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Redmile
No orthodontic practice covers Redmile directly, though Bingham Dental (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Redmile 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. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,638 residents in Redmile's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Redmile usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Redmile attend schools such as The Priory Belvoir Academy (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Redmile sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Redmile
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Redmile can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Redmile
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 Redmile practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Redmile. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Redmile
This part of the page places Redmile, Leicestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Barkestone-le-Vale, Bottesford, Plungar, Belvoir, Knipton, and Stathern for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Redmile
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Redmile often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Redmile?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Redmile is Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.5 miles) and The Maltings Dental Practice (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Redmile?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Redmile, 4 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantham, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Redmile?
The nearest practice to Redmile that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.5 miles) and The Maltings Dental Practice (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Redmile, 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 Redmile, Leicestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.