Orthodontic practices near Thorpe Acre
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Thorpe Acre, 20 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, 1.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough DentistLoughborough | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,503 reviews) |
| Granby House Dental PracticeLoughborough | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 1.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 1.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 1.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (548 reviews) |
| Orthodontic SuppliesLoughborough | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (1 review) |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (214 reviews) |
| Straight Teeth LoughboroughLoughborough | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thorpe Acre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Loughborough, 1.1 miles south-east; the next are Barrow upon Soar (4.3 miles south-east) and Quorndon (4.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | 10 | 1.1 miles south-east |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Quorndon | 1 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Coalville | 2 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Long Eaton | 3 | 8.0 miles north |
| Leicester | 8 | 9.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thorpe Acre
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), 10.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thorpe Acre at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Charnwood |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,020 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,726 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 30th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire — 0.7 miles Charnwood College — 0.7 miles Limehurst Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,520 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, Loughborough — 1 miles Soar Valley Dental Practice, Barrow upon Soar — 4 miles Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 116 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 Thorpe Acre
Thorpe Acre is 1.1 miles from Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Peacock Dental Spa (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Thorpe Acre list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Thorpe Acre are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Granby House Dental Practice in Loughborough, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Thorpe Acre
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Orthodontist in Thorpe Acre: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Thorpe Acre understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Leicestershire and the surrounding area.
Thorpe Acre at a glance
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Dishley, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Dishley, Normanton on Soar, Hathern, Normanton upon Soar, Nanpantan, and Zouch.
Thorpe Acre in context
Thorpe Acre — urban: 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 figures show 18.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Thorpe Acre, 7.2% of the 2,020 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Thorpe Acre is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Thorpe Acre are served by secondary schools including De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire (0.7 miles) and Charnwood College (0.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Thorpe Acre falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Thorpe Acre is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Thorpe Acre
There is no orthodontist on our records in Thorpe Acre itself. The closest on record are Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about a mile away; Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 4 miles away; and Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Thorpe Acre
Starting orthodontic treatment in Thorpe Acre can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Thorpe Acre
Practices serving Thorpe Acre differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Thorpe Acre's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Thorpe Acre falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Thorpe Acre's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,020 residents in the neighbourhood around Thorpe Acre, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Thorpe Acre is better served than 79% of towns in England. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Thorpe Acre are served by secondary schools including De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire (0.7 miles) and Charnwood College (0.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Thorpe Acre sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Thorpe Acre is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Thorpe Acre
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Thorpe Acre has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Thorpe Acre
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Thorpe Acre — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thorpe Acre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thorpe Acre
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Dishley, Normanton on Soar, Hathern, Normanton upon Soar, Nanpantan, and Zouch may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thorpe Acre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thorpe Acre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thorpe Acre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thorpe Acre is Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 1.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Granby House Dental Practice (1.4 miles) and Peacock Dental Spa (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thorpe Acre?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Thorpe Acre, 20 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thorpe Acre?
The nearest practice to Thorpe Acre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Granby House Dental Practice in Loughborough, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (2.1 miles) and GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thorpe Acre, 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 Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.