Orthodontic practices near Tickencote
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tickencote; 32 practices within 20. The closest is American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, 11.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Orthodontics UK LtdCastor | 11.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dr Suchi Vaidya BDSCorby | 12.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (336 reviews) |
| MDC - Modern Dentistry CentreCastor | 12.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| Smiles AheadCorby | 14.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (32 reviews) |
| Smile OralcarePeterborough | 14.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| Monument Dental StudioPeterborough | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
| Dr. Shyam J PankhaniaPeterborough | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tickencote with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Castor, 11.1 miles south-east; the next are Corby (12.6 miles south) and Peterborough (14.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Castor | 2 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Corby | 7 | 12.6 miles south |
| Peterborough | 10 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 15.7 miles west |
| Grantham | 4 | 16.2 miles north |
| Spalding | 2 | 17.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tickencote
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Priors Hall Dental in Corby (5.0 from 336 reviews), 12.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 4.9 (250 reviews) | 15.7 miles west |
| The Priestgate ClinicPeterborough | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tickencote at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rutland |
| 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,348 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 55 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within District of Rutland | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 40 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in District of Rutland |
| Nearest secondary schools | Casterton College Rutland — 1.0 miles Stamford Welland Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,505 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 27 schools, 7,772 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | American Orthodontics UK Ltd, Castor — 11 miles Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS, Corby — 13 miles Smile Oralcare, Peterborough — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 32 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 Tickencote
The nearest practice to Tickencote is American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, 11.1 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. 32 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Priors Hall Dental (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Oralcare (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Tickencote list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 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 Tickencote are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priors Hall Dental in Corby, 12.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tickencote to American Orthodontics UK Ltd is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tickencote
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Orthodontist in Tickencote: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Tickencote often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of District of Rutland.
The local picture in Tickencote
Tickencote is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.2% of the 1,348 residents in Tickencote's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across District of Rutland. Tickencote has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Tickencote are Casterton College Rutland (1.0 miles) and Stamford Welland Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Tickencote's Local Authority has 27 schools educating 7,772 pupils (DfE data). Tickencote falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
A quick look at Tickencote
Just around 1 km south-east, Ingthorpe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Ingthorpe, Pickworth, Tinwell, Ketton, Easton on the Hill, and Empingham.
Local provider signals in Tickencote
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tickencote itself. The closest on record are American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, about 11 miles away; Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS in Corby, about 13 miles away; and Smile Oralcare in Peterborough, about 14 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Tickencote
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tickencote can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Tickencote follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Tickencote
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tickencote has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Tickencote — Local Context
What's available in Tickencote depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Tickencote is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Tickencote's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Tickencote, 11.2% of the 1,348 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across District of Rutland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tickencote; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Tickencote attend schools such as Casterton College Rutland (1.0 miles) and Stamford Welland Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Tickencote's Local Authority area covers 27 schools and 7,772 pupils, according to DfE figures. Tickencote's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Tickencote itself. The nearest recorded are American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, about 11 miles away; Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS in Corby, about 13 miles away; and Smile Oralcare in Peterborough, about 14 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tickencote. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tickencote
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Tickencote, District of Rutland, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Ingthorpe, Pickworth, Tinwell, Ketton, Easton on the Hill, and Empingham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tickencote
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tickencote often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tickencote?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tickencote is American Orthodontics UK Ltd in Castor, about 11.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS (12.6 miles) and Priors Hall Dental (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tickencote?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tickencote, 0 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Castor, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tickencote?
The nearest practice to Tickencote that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priors Hall Dental in Corby, about 12.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Oralcare (14.2 miles) and The Smile Boutique Peterborough (14.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tickencote, District of Rutland?
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 Tickencote, District of Rutland?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.