--- title: "Smiles by Gurms | Orthodontist in Leicester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-by-gurms description: "Smiles by Gurms is an orthodontic practice in Leicester. Rated 4.7/5 from 141 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Smiles by Gurms 108 Regent Rd, Leicester LE1 7LT, UK, [Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leicester) LE1 7LT 4.7 (141 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0116 482 5100](tel:0116 482 5100) [Visit Website](http://www.smilesbygurms.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15288518894587435224&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@smilesbygurms.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Leicester, Smiles by Gurms is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Smiles by Gurms is one of 19 orthodontic practices we track in Leicester. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Across the practices we list in Leicester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. The practice address is 108 Regent Rd, Leicester LE1 7LT, UK, postcode LE1 7LT. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 4.7/5 across 141 reviews. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester in Leicester (under a mile away), Carisbrooke Dental Practice in Leicester (under a mile away), and St Johns Road Dental Practice in Leicester (under a mile away). ## Smiles by Gurms at a Glance | Address | 108 Regent Rd, Leicester LE1 7LT, UK, Leicester, LE1 7LT | | --- | --- | | 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 141 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester, 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 Smiles by Gurms Smiles by Gurms sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,293 residents, 1.3% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Moat Community College, 0.5 miles away. Within three miles there are 23 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 24 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 17th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,293 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 56.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Moat Community College (0.5 miles); Madani Girls' School (1.0 miles); Madani Boys School (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 23 (14 offer NHS, 17 list clear aligners, 10 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 17th of 24 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 34 miles) | | Residents in LE1 | 7,620 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in LE1 | 75.1% | | Residents per square kilometre in LE1 | 7,306 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the LE1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/le1) ## 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. Smiles by Gurms is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Smiles by Gurms offer NHS treatment? Smiles by Gurms offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Smiles by Gurms offer? Smiles by Gurms offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Smiles by Gurms offer payment plans? Smiles by Gurms is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Smiles by Gurms offer a free consultation? Smiles by Gurms is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Smiles by Gurms use digital scanning? Smiles by Gurms is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Smiles by Gurms accessible? Smiles by Gurms is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Smiles by Gurms located? Smiles by Gurms is located in Leicester. How many orthodontists are there in Leicester? We currently track 19 orthodontic practices in Leicester, of which Smiles by Gurms is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Smiles by Gurms? 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 Smiles by Gurms? The nearest other practices on our register are The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester (Leicester, under a mile away), Carisbrooke Dental Practice (Leicester, under a mile away), and St Johns Road Dental Practice (Leicester, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Smiles by Gurms, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Smiles by Gurms 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 Smiles by Gurms on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester, under a mile away. | Practice | From Smiles by Gurms | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-wellness-centre-invisalign-leicester), Leicester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (542) | | [Carisbrooke Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carisbrooke-dental-practice), Leicester | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (409) | | [St Johns Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-road-dental-practice), Leicester | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (224) | | [Leicestershire Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leicestershire-dental-studio), Leicester | 1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423) | | [Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/knighton-dental-cosmetic-clinic), Leicester | 1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 4.7 (725) | | [City Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/city-orthodontics), Leicester | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.8 (98) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Smiles by Gurms. [The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester — Leicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-wellness-centre-invisalign-leicester) [Carisbrooke Dental Practice — Leicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/carisbrooke-dental-practice) [St Johns Road Dental Practice — Leicester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-road-dental-practice) [Leicestershire Dental Studio — Leicester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leicestershire-dental-studio) [Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic — Leicester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/knighton-dental-cosmetic-clinic) [City Orthodontics — Leicester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/city-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Leicester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/leicester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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