Orthodontic practices near Wilson
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wilson; 38 practices within 10 and 113 practices within 20. The closest is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 5.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remarkable Smiles - AlvastonDerby | 5.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (350 reviews) |
| Charming SmilesDerby | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| The Park Brace ClinicDerby | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (13 reviews) |
| The Park Dental ClinicDerby | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| Cavendish Dental PracticeDerby | 6.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (884 reviews) |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (122 reviews) |
| Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (103 reviews) |
| The Practice @ WillingtonRepton | 7.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wilson with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Derby, 5.5 miles north; the next are Coalville (6.9 miles south) and Swadlincote (7.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 14 | 5.5 miles north |
| Coalville | 2 | 6.9 miles south |
| Swadlincote | 3 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Repton | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Long Eaton | 2 | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Findern | 1 | 8.4 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 Wilson
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant Clinic (5.0 from 214 reviews), 9.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
| London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville | 5.0 (122 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| Ascent Dental Care LoughboroughLoughborough | 4.9 (548 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote | 4.9 (422 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wilson 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 | 275th 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 — 2.9 miles Chellaston Academy — 3.6 miles Noel-Baker Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston, Derby — 6 miles London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre, Coalville — 7 miles Hughes and Owen Dental Care, Swadlincote — 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 | 38 within 10 miles, 113 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 Wilson
The nearest practice to Wilson is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 5.5 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 38 practices, and within 20 there are 113.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Charming Smiles (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Wilson list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Wilson are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, 5.5 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 Wilson to Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston 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 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 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 Wilson
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Orthodontist in Wilson: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Wilson? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Leicestershire.
Area profile for Wilson
Officially, Wilson is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Wilson sits within NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,098 residents in Wilson's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. People in Wilson usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Wilson are served by secondary schools including Castle Donington College (2.9 miles) and Chellaston Academy (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wilson sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Wilson is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Wilson
Just around 2 km north-west, King’s Newton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Pages for Breedon on the Hill, King’s Newton, Lilypool, Tonge, Isley Walton, and Melbourne follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What local practice data suggests in Wilson
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wilson itself. The nearest we do hold are Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 6 miles away; London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant Centre in Coalville, about 7 miles away; and Hughes and Owen Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 7 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wilson
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wilson can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Wilson offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Wilson
Many people in Wilson delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wilson
Not every practice near Wilson offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Wilson as 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 Wilson. 15% of Wilson's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,098 residents in the neighbourhood around Wilson, 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 Wilson; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Wilson attend schools such as Castle Donington College (2.9 miles) and Chellaston Academy (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wilson sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wilson is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wilson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wilson
These local links are here for anyone comparing Wilson, Leicestershire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Breedon on the Hill, King’s Newton, Lilypool, Tonge, Isley Walton, and Melbourne may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wilson
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wilson often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wilson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wilson is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 5.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Charming Smiles (5.8 miles) and The Park Brace Clinic (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wilson?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wilson, 38 practices within 10 miles and 113 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Derby, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wilson?
The nearest practice to Wilson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Remarkable Smiles - Alvaston in Derby, about 5.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Charming Smiles (5.8 miles) and Cavendish Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wilson, Leicestershire?
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 Wilson, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.