Orthodontic practices near Willoughby on the Wolds
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Willoughby on the Wolds; 34 practices within 10 and 102 practices within 20. The closest is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, 6.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soar Valley Dental PracticeBarrow upon Soar | 6.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (299 reviews) |
| The Campbell ClinicRuddington | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (378 reviews) |
| Orthodontic SuppliesLoughborough | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (1 review) |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (214 reviews) |
| Peacock Dental SpaLoughborough | 6.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (166 reviews) |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (277 reviews) |
| Straight Teeth LoughboroughLoughborough | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTDLoughborough | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Willoughby on the Wolds with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barrow upon Soar, 6.0 miles south-west; the next are Ruddington (6.3 miles north-west) and Loughborough (6.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Ruddington | 1 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Loughborough | 10 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Nottingham | 7 | 7.2 miles north |
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 7.8 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 Willoughby on the Wolds
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), 7.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Lady Bay Dental CareNottingham | 5.0 (156 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Willoughby on the Wolds at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rushcliffe |
| NHS dental services | NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 572 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,226 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Nottinghamshire | 236th closest to an orthodontic practice of 321 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Nottinghamshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form — 3.9 miles East Leake Academy — 4.9 miles Humphrey Perkins School — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Soar Valley Dental Practice, Barrow upon Soar — 6 miles The Campbell Clinic, Ruddington — 6 miles Orthodontic Supplies, Loughborough — 7 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 | 34 within 10 miles, 102 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Treeline Dental Centre — 4 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 Willoughby on the Wolds
The nearest practice to Willoughby on the Wolds is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, 6 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. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 102.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Campbell Clinic (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Willoughby on the Wolds list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Willoughby on the Wolds are commissioned by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Willoughby on the Wolds to Soar Valley Dental Practice 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Willoughby on the Wolds
Nottinghamshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Willoughby on the Wolds
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Willoughby on the Wolds, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Nottinghamshire. Willoughby on the Wolds — a small village with a population of around 572 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Willoughby on the Wolds
There is no orthodontist on our records in Willoughby on the Wolds itself. The nearest we do hold are Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 6 miles away; The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 6 miles away; and Orthodontic Supplies in Loughborough, about 7 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Widmerpool, Six Hills, Thorpe in the Glebe, Wysall, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, and Wymeswold if you are weighing up more than one location.
Willoughby on the Wolds in context
Willoughby on the Wolds — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.1% of Willoughby on the Wolds's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Willoughby on the Wolds, 7% of the 2,226 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Willoughby on the Wolds; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Willoughby on the Wolds are The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form (3.9 miles) and East Leake Academy (4.9 miles). National deprivation data ranks Willoughby on the Wolds among England's less deprived areas.
Local context for Willoughby on the Wolds
Willoughby on the Wolds is home to around 572 people, classing it as a small village within Nottinghamshire. Heading west for around 3 km brings you to Thorpe in the Glebe, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Willoughby on the Wolds Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Willoughby on the Wolds offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Willoughby on the Wolds
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Willoughby on the Wolds
Orthodontic treatment in Willoughby on the Wolds 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Willoughby on the Wolds
There's no orthodontist on record in Willoughby on the Wolds itself; the nearest dentist, Treeline Dental Centre, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Willoughby on the Wolds is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Willoughby on the Wolds sits within NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Willoughby on the Wolds's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Willoughby on the Wolds, 7% of the 2,226 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Nottinghamshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Willoughby on the Wolds; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Willoughby on the Wolds attend schools such as The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form (3.9 miles) and East Leake Academy (4.9 miles). National deprivation data ranks Willoughby on the Wolds among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Willoughby on the Wolds. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Willoughby on the Wolds
This part of the page places Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Widmerpool, Six Hills, Thorpe in the Glebe, Wysall, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, and Wymeswold.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Willoughby on the Wolds
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Willoughby on the Wolds often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Willoughby on the Wolds?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Willoughby on the Wolds is Soar Valley Dental Practice in Barrow upon Soar, about 6.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Campbell Clinic (6.3 miles) and Orthodontic Supplies (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Willoughby on the Wolds?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Willoughby on the Wolds, 34 practices within 10 miles and 102 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barrow upon Soar, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Willoughby on the Wolds?
The nearest practice to Willoughby on the Wolds that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Campbell Clinic in Ruddington, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (6.9 miles) and GOSAL ORTHODONTICS LTD (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.