Orthodontic practices near Saltby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Saltby; 9 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Dental Health & Implant Centre GranthamGrantham | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (299 reviews) |
| Grantham and District HospitalGrantham | 7.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (255 reviews) |
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saltby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantham, 6.5 miles north-east; the next are Melton Mowbray (7.6 miles south-west) and Burton Joyce (16.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham | 4 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Burton Joyce | 1 | 16.5 miles north-west |
| Nottingham | 8 | 16.7 miles west |
| Ruddington | 1 | 16.8 miles west |
| Gedling | 2 | 16.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saltby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon (5.0 from 277 reviews), 18.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 18.3 miles west |
| Gedling Dental - NottinghamGedling | 5.0 (258 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Complete OrthodonticsArnold | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saltby 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,820 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Walton Academy — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elegant Smiles Grantham, Grantham — 6 miles Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice, Melton Mowbray — 8 miles Pear Tree Dental, Burton Joyce — 16 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 47 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 Saltby
The nearest practice to Saltby is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elegant Smiles Grantham (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Saltby list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Saltby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Elegant Smiles Grantham, 6.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saltby 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saltby
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Saltby, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Leicestershire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Saltby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Saltby itself. The nearest we do hold are Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6 miles away; Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice in Melton Mowbray, about 8 miles away; and Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Saltby
Saltby — 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. Census data puts only 14% of Saltby's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,820 residents in Saltby's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Saltby has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Saltby are served by secondary schools including Walton Academy (5.8 miles). Saltby sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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A quick look at Saltby
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The Orthodontic Journey in Saltby
Many people in Saltby delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Saltby follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Saltby
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Saltby can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Saltby — Local Context
Not every practice near Saltby offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Saltby — 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. Saltby has a smaller share of children than most areas — 14% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Saltby, 6.8% of the 1,820 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Saltby has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Saltby attend schools such as Walton Academy (5.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Saltby close to the England median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Saltby itself. The nearest recorded are Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6 miles away; Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice in Melton Mowbray, about 8 miles away; and Pear Tree Dental in Burton Joyce, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saltby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saltby
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Saltby, Leicestershire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Sproxton, Croxton Kerrial, Coston, Stonesby, Bescaby, and Buckminster.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saltby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saltby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saltby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saltby is Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Maltings Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saltby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saltby, 9 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Grantham, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saltby?
The nearest practice to Saltby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include The Maltings Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saltby, Leicestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saltby, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.