Orthodontic practices near Thurnby Lodge
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of Thurnby Lodge, 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 Thurnby Lodge 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 Thurnby Lodge
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.
Thurnby Lodge 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 City of Leicester | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 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 7.5% across neighbourhoods in City of Leicester |
| 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 Thurnby Lodge
The nearest practice to Thurnby Lodge is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. 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 Thurnby Lodge 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 Thurnby Lodge 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 Thurnby Lodge
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Orthodontist in Thurnby Lodge: Before booking anything in Thurnby Lodge, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City of Leicester, not just Thurnby Lodge.
Practice signals around Thurnby Lodge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Thurnby Lodge. 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.
The local picture in Thurnby Lodge
Thurnby Lodge — 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 data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 25.7% of Thurnby Lodge'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 Thurnby Lodge's census neighbourhood, above the 7.5% average across City of Leicester. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (26), Thurnby Lodge has more choice than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Thurnby Lodge 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. Thurnby Lodge's Local Authority has 132 schools educating 62,040 pupils (DfE data). Thurnby Lodge falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Thurnby Lodge is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Facts about Thurnby Lodge
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Scraptoft, the closest linked location.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Scraptoft, Bushby, Humberstone Garden, Nether Hall, Thurnby, and Crown Hills if you are weighing up more than one location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Thurnby Lodge
The orthodontic landscape in Thurnby Lodge offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Thurnby Lodge
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 Thurnby Lodge practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Thurnby Lodge
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Thurnby Lodge helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Thurnby Lodge follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thurnby Lodge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thurnby Lodge
If Thurnby Lodge, City of Leicester is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Scraptoft, Bushby, Humberstone Garden, Nether Hall, Thurnby, and Crown Hills may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thurnby Lodge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thurnby Lodge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thurnby Lodge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thurnby Lodge 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 Thurnby Lodge?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of Thurnby Lodge, 30 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thurnby Lodge?
The nearest practice to Thurnby Lodge 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 Thurnby Lodge, City of Leicester?
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 Thurnby Lodge, City of Leicester?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.