Orthodontic practices near Shackerstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Shackerstone; 11 practices within 10 and 127 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Carlton House Dental PracticeEarl Shilton | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 8.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (422 reviews) |
| House of Dental Station RoadHinckley | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,375 reviews) |
| Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Wolverson Dr AHinckley | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Holywell HouseHinckley | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (154 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shackerstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 5.6 miles north-east; the next are Earl Shilton (7.8 miles south-east) and Swadlincote (8.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Earl Shilton | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Hinckley | 4 | 9.0 miles south |
| Nuneaton | 3 | 9.3 miles south |
| Tamworth | 4 | 10.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shackerstone
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), 12.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Windsor Street Dental BurbageHinckley | 5.0 (63 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shackerstone 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,174 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 280th 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% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ibstock School — 2.9 miles The Market Bosworth School — 3.1 miles The Newbridge School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 689 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 6 miles Carlton House Dental Practice, Earl Shilton — 8 miles Alexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 9 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 127 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 Shackerstone
From Shackerstone the nearest practice is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 127.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Carlton House Dental Practice (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Shackerstone list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shackerstone are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Shackerstone to London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shackerstone
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Orthodontist in Shackerstone: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Shackerstone? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Shackerstone with the wider Leicestershire area.
Area profile for Shackerstone
Shackerstone — 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. Census data puts 19% of Shackerstone's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,174 residents in the neighbourhood around Shackerstone, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Shackerstone usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Shackerstone are served by secondary schools including Ibstock School (2.9 miles) and The Market Bosworth School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Shackerstone's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Shackerstone is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Shackerstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shackerstone itself. The closest on record are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 6 miles away; Carlton House Dental Practice in Earl Shilton, about 8 miles away; and Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 9 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Congerstone, Newton Burgoland, Bilstone, Odstone, Swepstone, and Barton in the Beans if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Shackerstone
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Odstone, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shackerstone
Starting orthodontic treatment in Shackerstone can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Shackerstone
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Shackerstone
Provision in Shackerstone varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Shackerstone is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19% of Shackerstone's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Shackerstone, 7% of the 2,174 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Shackerstone; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Shackerstone are served by secondary schools including Ibstock School (2.9 miles) and The Market Bosworth School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Shackerstone's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Shackerstone is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Shackerstone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Shackerstone can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Shackerstone
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shackerstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shackerstone
If Shackerstone, Leicestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Congerstone, Newton Burgoland, Bilstone, Odstone, Swepstone, and Barton in the Beans may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shackerstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shackerstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shackerstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shackerstone is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (6.9 miles) and Carlton House Dental Practice (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shackerstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shackerstone, 11 practices within 10 miles and 127 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coalville, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shackerstone?
The nearest practice to Shackerstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 8.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include House of Dental Station Road (9.0 miles) and Holywell House (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shackerstone, Leicestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shackerstone, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.