Orthodontic practices near Tonge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tonge; 32 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 5.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Remarkable Smiles - AlvastonDerby | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (350 reviews) |
| Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough DentistLoughborough | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,503 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 7.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| Granby House Dental PracticeLoughborough | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 7.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 7.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tonge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 5.4 miles south; the next are Derby (7.0 miles north) and Loughborough (7.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 5.4 miles south |
| Derby | 12 | 7.0 miles north |
| Loughborough | 10 | 7.1 miles east |
| Swadlincote | 3 | 7.6 miles west |
| Long Eaton | 2 | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Repton | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tonge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dentalist in Loughborough (5.0 from 467 reviews), 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 4.9 (548 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tonge at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North West Leicestershire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,098 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 264th closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Donington College — 3.3 miles Iveshead School — 4.4 miles Ashby School — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 5 miles Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston, Derby — 7 miles Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, Loughborough — 7 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 | 32 within 10 miles, 117 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 Tonge
From Tonge the nearest practice is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 5.4 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 32 practices, and within 20 there are 117.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Charming Smiles (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Tonge list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Tonge are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tonge 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tonge
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Orthodontist in Tonge: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Tonge understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Tonge or another part of Leicestershire.
What we know about practices near Tonge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tonge. The nearest recorded are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5 miles away; Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 7 miles away; and Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Tonge
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Tonge sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Tonge's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,098 residents in Tonge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Tonge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Tonge attend schools such as Castle Donington College (3.3 miles) and Iveshead School (4.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Tonge close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tonge is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Facts about Tonge
Just around 1 km east, Langley Priory is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Breedon on the Hill, Langley Priory, Isley Walton, Wilson, Worthington, and Griffydam.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tonge
Many people in Tonge 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 Tonge
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Tonge — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Tonge is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tonge falls under NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Tonge's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,098 residents in the neighbourhood around Tonge, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tonge; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Tonge are served by secondary schools including Castle Donington College (3.3 miles) and Iveshead School (4.4 miles). Tonge sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Tonge is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tonge
Patients in Tonge have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Tonge — Local Context
Not every practice near Tonge offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Tonge 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. 15% of Tonge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,098 residents in Tonge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Tonge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Tonge are served by secondary schools including Castle Donington College (3.3 miles) and Iveshead School (4.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Tonge close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tonge is about 31 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tonge. The closest on record are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5 miles away; Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 7 miles away; and Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tonge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tonge
These local links are here for anyone comparing Tonge, Leicestershire against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Breedon on the Hill, Langley Priory, Isley Walton, Wilson, Worthington, and Griffydam.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tonge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tonge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tonge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tonge is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 5.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tonge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tonge, 32 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coalville, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tonge?
The nearest practice to Tonge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 7.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Charming Smiles (7.4 miles) and Granby House Dental Practice (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tonge, Leicestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tonge, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.