--- title: "Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | Orthodontist in Leicester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/knighton-dental-cosmetic-clinic description: "Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, orthodontist in Leicester: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic 316 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 6EG, UK, [Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leicester) LE2 6EG 4.7 (725 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0116 270 7803](tel:0116 270 7803) [Visit Website](https://www.knightondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4371489775624891499&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@knightondental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Leicester, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. 725 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces among its available treatments. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are St Johns Road Dental Practice in Leicester (under a mile away), Carisbrooke Dental Practice in Leicester (under a mile away), and The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester in Leicester (under a mile away). Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. You'll find the practice at 316 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 6EG, UK, LE2 6EG. We currently track 19 orthodontic practices in Leicester, including this one. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Leicester. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. ## Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic at a Glance | Address | 316 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 6EG, UK, Leicester, LE2 6EG | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | 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) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 725 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | St Johns Road Dental Practice, Leicester — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,855 residents, 3.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Lancaster Academy, 0.4 miles away. Within three miles there are 23 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 18th of 24 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,855 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 35.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Lancaster Academy (0.4 miles); Sir Jonathan North Girls' College (0.4 miles); Madani Girls' School (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 23 (15 offer NHS, 18 list clear aligners, 11 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 18th of 24 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 34 miles) | | Residents in LE2 | 10,476 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in LE2 | 23.1% | | Residents per square kilometre in LE2 | 4,009 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the LE2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/le2) ## NHS Orthodontics in Leicester NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic offer NHS treatment? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic offer? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic offer payment plans? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic offer a free consultation? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic use digital scanning? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic accessible? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic located? Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is located in Leicester. How many orthodontists are there in Leicester? We currently track 19 orthodontic practices in Leicester, of which Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are St Johns Road Dental Practice (Leicester, under a mile away), Carisbrooke Dental Practice (Leicester, under a mile away), and The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester (Leicester, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Leicester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leicester) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 6 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is St Johns Road Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [St Johns Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-road-dental-practice), Leicester | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (224) | | [Carisbrooke Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carisbrooke-dental-practice), Leicester | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (409) | | [The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-wellness-centre-invisalign-leicester), Leicester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (542) | | [Dentique Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentique-dental-practice), Leicester | 1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (120) | | [Smiles by Gurms](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-by-gurms), Leicester | 1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (141) | | [Wigston Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wigston-dental-care), Wigston Magna | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (92) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic. [St Johns Road Dental Practice — Leicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-road-dental-practice) [Carisbrooke Dental Practice — Leicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carisbrooke-dental-practice) [The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester — Leicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-wellness-centre-invisalign-leicester) [Dentique Dental Practice — Leicester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentique-dental-practice) [Smiles by Gurms — Leicester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-by-gurms) [Wigston Dental Care — Wigston Magna (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wigston-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leicester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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