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title: "Orthodontists in Leicester | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leicester
description: "Compare 19 orthodontic practices in Leicester, City of Leicester: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre."
updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
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# Orthodontists in Leicester

Compare 19 orthodontic practices in Leicester, City of Leicester by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Leicester

19 practices are on our register for Leicester. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [44 Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/44-dental-care) LE3 5EQ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (331 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Aesthetic Smiles Dental Spa](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aesthetic-smiles-dental-spa) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (1,068 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bright-smiles-dental-practice-leicester) LE3 0RD | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Carisbrooke Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carisbrooke-dental-practice) LE2 1RL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (409 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [City Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/city-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 3.8 (98 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Clearly Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clearly-orthodontics) LE5 1AE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.6 (401 reviews) | 2 miles |
| [Dentique Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentique-dental-practice) LE2 2LF | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (120 reviews) | 2 miles |
| [Doncaster Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/doncaster-road-dental-practice) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (457 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Fosse Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fosse-dental-care) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (501 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/knighton-dental-cosmetic-clinic) LE2 6EG | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (725 reviews) | 2 miles |
| [Leicestershire Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leicestershire-dental-studio) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Oakdale Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oakdale-dental) LE3 5PU | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Smile Care Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-care-dental-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (145 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening \| Invisalign \| Smile Makeover \| Veneers](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-zone-dental-practice-leicester-teeth-whitening-invisalign-smile-makeover-veneers) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (369 reviews) | 2 miles |
| [Smiles by Gurms](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-by-gurms) LE1 7LT | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (141 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [St Johns Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-road-dental-practice) LE2 2BL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (224 reviews) | 2 miles |
| [The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-wellness-centre-invisalign-leicester) LE2 7LN | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (542 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [The Windsor Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-windsor-dental-practice) LE4 5EE | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.7 (261 reviews) | 1 miles |
| [Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/winchester-avenue-dental-surgery) LE3 1AU | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (981 reviews) | 2 miles |

## Leicester at a Glance

| Nation | England |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Leicester |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 368,600 |
| Residents under 16 | 4.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,834 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 64% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 79.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,566 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Leicester | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 28 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1.2% here, against 7.5% across neighbourhoods in City of Leicester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Moat Community College — 0.6 miles Castle Mead Academy — 0.7 miles Brook Mead Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 21,164 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 132 schools, 62,040 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas

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[Wolsey Island](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wolsey-island)

[Belgrave](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/belgrave)

[New Found Pool](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-found-pool)

[Spinney Hills](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/spinney-hills)

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Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements.

### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Leicester

How many orthodontists are there in Leicester?

There are 19 orthodontic practices on our register for Leicester, 11 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Leicester offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Leicester: 44 Dental Care, Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester, Clearly Orthodontics, Dentique Dental Practice, Doncaster Road Dental Practice, Fosse Dental Care, Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic, Smiles by Gurms. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Leicester has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Oakdale Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Leicester: 5.0 from 803 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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.

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