Orthodontic practices near Tugby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tugby; 14 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Glen Dental in Great Glen, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen DentalGreat Glen | 6.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (175 reviews) |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 8.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (243 reviews) |
| K3 DentalEvington | 8.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| Brookside DentalMarket Harborough | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (299 reviews) |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 9.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Dentique Dental PracticeLeicester | 9.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (120 reviews) |
| Hallcross Dental PracticeWigston Magna | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (374 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tugby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Glen, 6.6 miles west; the next are Evington (8.4 miles west) and Market Harborough (8.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Glen | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Evington | 2 | 8.4 miles west |
| Market Harborough | 1 | 8.6 miles south |
| Leicester | 12 | 9.0 miles west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 9.6 miles west |
| Corby | 5 | 9.7 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 Tugby
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), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 10.8 miles west |
| Brookside DentalMarket Harborough | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 8.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tugby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Harborough |
| 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 |
| Population | 330 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,196 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 | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Leicestershire | 317th 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 |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Glen Dental, Great Glen — 7 miles Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Evington — 8 miles Brookside Dental, Market Harborough — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 58 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 Tugby
From Tugby the nearest practice is Glen Dental in Great Glen, 6.6 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Glen Dental (6.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 24 of the practices around Tugby list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Tugby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is K3 Dental in Evington, 8.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tugby to Glen Dental is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tugby
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Orthodontist in Tugby: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Tugby? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Leicestershire. Tugby — a small village with a population of around 330 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Tugby
Tugby — 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 16% of Tugby's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,196 residents in Tugby's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Tugby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. National deprivation data puts Tugby close to the England median.
A quick look at Tugby
Tugby has a population of around 330, making it a small village within Leicestershire. Keythorpe is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Tugby.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Keythorpe, Goadby, Skeffington, Noseley, East Norton, and Tilton.
Useful local orthodontic context for Tugby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tugby itself. The nearest we do hold are Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 7 miles away; Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic in Evington, about 8 miles away; and Brookside Dental in Market Harborough, about 9 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tugby
Orthodontic treatment in Tugby is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Tugby
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tugby
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Tugby. By ONS classification, Tugby falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Tugby. 16% of Tugby's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,196 residents in the neighbourhood around Tugby, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. Tugby has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 22% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Tugby sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tugby
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Tugby can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tugby
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tugby — 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 Tugby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tugby
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Tugby, Leicestershire. This page links onward to Keythorpe, Goadby, Skeffington, Noseley, East Norton, and Tilton for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Tugby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tugby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tugby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tugby is Glen Dental in Great Glen, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic Clinic (8.4 miles) and K3 Dental (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tugby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tugby, 14 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Glen, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tugby?
The nearest practice to Tugby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is K3 Dental in Evington, about 8.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Brookside Dental (8.6 miles) and Clearly Orthodontics (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tugby, Leicestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tugby, Leicestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.