Orthodontic practices near Wyfordby
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Wyfordby, 5 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice in Melton Mowbray, 2.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Orthodontics Specialist PracticeMelton Mowbray | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (74 reviews) |
| High Street Dental CareMelton Mowbray | 2.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (250 reviews) |
| Damira Abingdon Dental PracticeMelton Mowbray | 2.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (103 reviews) |
| MELTON ORTHODONTICSMelton Mowbray | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Belvoir Clinical Dental LaboratoryMelton Mowbray | 2.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Elegant Smiles GranthamGrantham | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (231 reviews) |
| The Maltings Dental PracticeGrantham | 12.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (245 reviews) |
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 13.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wyfordby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Melton Mowbray, 2.4 miles west; the next are Grantham (12.6 miles north-east) and Leicester (13.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | 5 | 2.4 miles west |
| Grantham | 4 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Leicester | 10 | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 13.4 miles west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 13.5 miles west |
| Humberstone | 1 | 14.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wyfordby
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), 15.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 15.4 miles west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 13.5 miles west |
| Smile Perfections Dental & Cosmetic ClinicEvington | 5.0 (243 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Loughborough Orthodontic and Implant ClinicLoughborough | 5.0 (214 reviews) | 15.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wyfordby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Melton |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,563 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Ferneley College — 2.9 miles Long Field Spencer Academy — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,100 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice, Melton Mowbray — 2 miles Elegant Smiles Grantham, Grantham — 13 miles Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 80 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 Wyfordby
Wyfordby is 2.4 miles from Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice in Melton Mowbray, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Belvoir Clinical Dental Laboratory (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Health & Implant Centre Grantham (13.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wyfordby list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Wyfordby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, 2.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wyfordby
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Useful local orthodontic context for Wyfordby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wyfordby itself. The nearest recorded are Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice in Melton Mowbray, about 2 miles away; Elegant Smiles Grantham, about 13 miles away; and Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Wyfordby
By ONS classification, Wyfordby falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wyfordby, 7.3% of the 1,563 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wyfordby is better served than 60% of towns in England. 22% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Wyfordby are John Ferneley College (2.9 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Wyfordby sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Wyfordby in numbers
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More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Brentingby, Freeby, Burton Lazars, Chadwell, Little Dalby, and Leesthorpe.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wyfordby
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wyfordby
Provision in Wyfordby varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Wyfordby is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wyfordby. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,563 residents in the neighbourhood around Wyfordby, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wyfordby is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Wyfordby attend schools such as John Ferneley College (2.9 miles) and Long Field Spencer Academy (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Wyfordby sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Wyfordby Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Wyfordby offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wyfordby
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wyfordby — 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 Wyfordby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wyfordby
This part of the page places Wyfordby, Leicestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Brentingby, Freeby, Burton Lazars, Chadwell, Little Dalby, and Leesthorpe follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wyfordby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wyfordby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wyfordby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wyfordby is Melton Orthodontics Specialist Practice in Melton Mowbray, about 2.4 miles to the west. The next closest are High Street Dental Care (2.5 miles) and Damira Abingdon Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wyfordby?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Wyfordby, 5 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wyfordby?
The nearest practice to Wyfordby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MELTON ORTHODONTICS in Melton Mowbray, about 2.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Elegant Smiles Grantham (12.6 miles) and The Maltings Dental Practice (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wyfordby, 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 Wyfordby, Leicestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.