Orthodontic practices near Whitwick
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Whitwick, 17 practices within 10 and 125 practices within 20. The closest is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 1.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 1.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Abbots Oak Dental PracticeCoalville | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (259 reviews) |
| Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough DentistLoughborough | 6.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,503 reviews) |
| The Dental Suite - LeicesterLoughborough | 6.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (376 reviews) |
| Granby House Dental PracticeLoughborough | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (548 reviews) |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (467 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 6.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Whitwick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coalville, 1.2 miles south; the next are Loughborough (6.4 miles east) and Swadlincote (8.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coalville | 2 | 1.2 miles south |
| Loughborough | 10 | 6.4 miles east |
| Swadlincote | 4 | 8.5 miles west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 8.8 miles east |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Leicester | 7 | 10.8 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 Whitwick
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), 11.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-east |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whitwick 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,704 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,592 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Leicestershire | 32nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Castle Rock School — 1.5 miles The Newbridge School — 1.5 miles Ibstock School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,923 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 1 miles Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, Loughborough — 6 miles Hughes and Owen Dental Care, Swadlincote — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 125 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 Whitwick
The nearest practice to Whitwick is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 125.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Dental Suite - Leicester (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Whitwick list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Whitwick are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Granby House Dental Practice in Loughborough, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Whitwick
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Orthodontist in Whitwick: This page was put together for people in Whitwick who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Leicestershire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Whitwick
There is no orthodontist on our records in Whitwick itself. The closest on record are London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about a mile away; Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist, about 6 miles away; and Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 8 miles away.
Whitwick in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Whitwick sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.6% of Whitwick's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,704 residents in Whitwick's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Whitwick are served by secondary schools including The Castle Rock School (1.5 miles) and The Newbridge School (1.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Whitwick's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Whitwick is about 29 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
Where Whitwick sits locally
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Thringstone, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including New Swannington, Swannington, Thringstone, Coalville, Hugglescote, and Osgathorpe can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Whitwick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Whitwick helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Whitwick
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Whitwick. Whitwick — 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 puts 14.6% of Whitwick's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,704 residents in Whitwick's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Whitwick attend schools such as The Castle Rock School (1.5 miles) and The Newbridge School (1.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Whitwick sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Whitwick is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Whitwick
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Whitwick can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Whitwick
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whitwick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Whitwick
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Whitwick, Leicestershire. Nearby pages covering New Swannington, Swannington, Thringstone, Coalville, Hugglescote, and Osgathorpe may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Whitwick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whitwick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whitwick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whitwick is London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 1.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Abbots Oak Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Sherwood House Dental Practice - Loughborough Dentist (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Whitwick?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Whitwick, 17 practices within 10 miles and 125 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whitwick?
The nearest practice to Whitwick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Granby House Dental Practice in Loughborough, about 6.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (7.0 miles) and GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Whitwick, 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 Whitwick, Leicestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.