Orthodontic practices near Scraptoft
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Scraptoft, 30 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 1.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Willowbrook Dental Practice, LeicesterHumberstone | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (163 reviews) |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 2.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (409 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
| St Johns Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 2.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (224 reviews) |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (457 reviews) |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scraptoft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 1.3 miles north-west; the next are Humberstone (2.4 miles west) and Evington (3.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 2.4 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Great Glen | 1 | 4.5 miles south |
| Blaby | 1 | 5.5 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 Scraptoft
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), 4.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 4.3 miles west |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scraptoft at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leicester |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,568 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 40.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,069 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 38th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orchard Mead Academy — 0.8 miles The City of Leicester College — 1.1 miles St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,875 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 132 schools, 62,040 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 1 miles Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 2 miles Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Evington — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Scraptoft
Scraptoft is 1.3 miles from Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clearly Orthodontics (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Scraptoft list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Scraptoft are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scraptoft
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Orthodontist in Scraptoft: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Scraptoft keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Scraptoft or another part of Leicestershire.
What local practice data suggests in Scraptoft
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Scraptoft. The nearest recorded are Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about a mile away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 2 miles away; and Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Evington, about 3 miles away.
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What official data says about Scraptoft
ONS classifies Scraptoft as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Scraptoft sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25.7% of Scraptoft's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.9% of the 1,568 residents in Scraptoft's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Scraptoft has more choice than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Scraptoft attend schools such as Orchard Mead Academy (0.8 miles) and The City of Leicester College (1.1 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 132 schools and 62,040 pupils across Scraptoft's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Scraptoft among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Scraptoft is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Scraptoft in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Thurnby Lodge, under 1 km to the north.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Scraptoft
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Scraptoft has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Scraptoft
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The Orthodontic Journey in Scraptoft
Many people in Scraptoft delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Scraptoft
There's no orthodontist on record in Scraptoft itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Scraptoft falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Scraptoft skews family-heavy: 25.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Scraptoft, 9.9% of the 1,568 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 26 orthodontic practices within five miles, Scraptoft is better served than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Scraptoft attend schools such as Orchard Mead Academy (0.8 miles) and The City of Leicester College (1.1 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 132 schools and 62,040 pupils across Scraptoft's Local Authority. Scraptoft's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Scraptoft is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scraptoft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scraptoft
If Scraptoft, Leicestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Thurnby Lodge, Bushby, Humberstone Garden, Nether Hall, Thurnby, and Crown Hills.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Scraptoft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scraptoft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scraptoft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scraptoft is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | Veneers (1.7 miles) and Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scraptoft?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Scraptoft, 30 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scraptoft?
The nearest practice to Scraptoft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester (2.4 miles) and Dentique Dental Practice (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scraptoft, Leicestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Scraptoft, Leicestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.