Orthodontic practices near Backnoe End
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Backnoe End; 20 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant CentreBedford | 6.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (239 reviews) |
| John Evans Orthodontic PracticeBedford | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Bedford BracesBedford | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (4 reviews) |
| Bedford Dental Sedation ClinicBedford | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Adelaide House Dental Practice - BedfordBedford | 6.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (292 reviews) |
| Adelaide Square Dental PracticeBedford | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| 5 De Parys Dental CareBedford | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (34 reviews) |
| Teamcare Dental PracticeBedford | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Backnoe End with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedford, 6.2 miles south; the next are Rushden (7.5 miles north-west) and Saint Neots (7.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 15 | 6.2 miles south |
| Rushden | 2 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 7.7 miles east |
| Kempston | 1 | 7.9 miles south |
| Wellingborough | 5 | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Finedon | 1 | 11.4 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 Backnoe End
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Centre Bedford (5.0 from 340 reviews), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.0 (340 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-west |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Kempston Dental PracticeKempston | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 7.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Backnoe End at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bedford |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,745 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bedford | 80th closest to an orthodontic practice of 84 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Bedford |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sharnbrook Academy — 4.4 miles St Thomas More Catholic School — 4.7 miles Mark Rutherford School — 4.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 85 schools, 36,311 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Bedford — 6 miles Saving Smiles Northampton, Rushden — 8 miles Priory Park Dental Practice, Saint Neots — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 69 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Kimbolton Dental Studio — 5 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 Backnoe End
The nearest practice to Backnoe End is Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, 6.2 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Backnoe End list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Backnoe End are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Backnoe End to Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Backnoe End
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Local context for Backnoe End
Keysoe Row is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Backnoe End.
Area profile for Backnoe End
By ONS classification, Backnoe End falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.6% of Backnoe End's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Backnoe End, 6.8% of the 1,745 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Backnoe End has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Backnoe End attend schools such as Sharnbrook Academy (4.4 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 85 schools and 36,311 pupils across Backnoe End's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Backnoe End among England's less deprived areas.
Practice data for Backnoe End
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Backnoe End. The closest on record are Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, about 6 miles away; Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, about 8 miles away; and Priory Park Dental Practice in Saint Neots, about 8 miles away.
Continue your local research
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Backnoe End
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Backnoe End
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The Orthodontic Journey in Backnoe End
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Backnoe End
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Backnoe End often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Backnoe End?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Backnoe End is Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, about 6.2 miles to the south. The next closest are John Evans Orthodontic Practice (6.3 miles) and Bedford Braces (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Backnoe End?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Backnoe End, 20 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedford, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Backnoe End?
The nearest practice to Backnoe End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford, about 6.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bedford Braces (6.3 miles) and Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Backnoe End, Bedford?
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 Backnoe End, Bedford?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.