Orthodontic practices near Carlton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Carlton; 25 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Centre Bedford, 5.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (340 reviews) |
| Bedford Specialist Orthodontic PracticeBedford | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Adelaide Square Dental PracticeBedford | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Bedford Dental StudioBedford | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (131 reviews) |
| Adelaide House Dental Practice - BedfordBedford | 6.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (292 reviews) |
| Kempston Dental PracticeKempston | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (428 reviews) |
| 5 De Parys Dental CareBedford | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (34 reviews) |
| Brookfield DentalRushden | 7.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Carlton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedford, 5.9 miles south-east; the next are Kempston (6.9 miles south-east) and Rushden (7.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 15 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Kempston | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Rushden | 2 | 7.0 miles north |
| Wellingborough | 5 | 8.1 miles north |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Woburn Sands | 2 | 10.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Carlton
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), 5.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.0 (340 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Kempston Dental PracticeKempston | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Diamond Dental MKNewport Pagnell | 4.9 (300 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Carlton 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 |
| Population | 874 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,508 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bedford | 79th closest to an orthodontic practice of 84 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Bedford |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sharnbrook Academy — 3.3 miles Lincroft Academy — 4.1 miles Wollaston School — 5.1 miles |
| Schools in council area | 85 schools, 36,311 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Centre Bedford, Bedford — 6 miles Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston — 7 miles Brookfield Dental, Rushden — 7 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 | 25 within 10 miles, 73 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 Carlton
The nearest practice to Carlton is The Dental Centre Bedford, 5.9 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 25 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Carlton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Carlton are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, 6.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Carlton to The Dental Centre Bedford 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Carlton
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Orthodontist in Carlton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Carlton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Carlton itself or elsewhere in Bedford. Carlton — a small village with a population of around 874 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Chellington, Harrold, Little Odell, Odell, Turvey, and Cold Brayfield follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Carlton at a glance
With a population of roughly 874, Carlton is a small village within Bedford. The nearest other location we cover is Chellington, under 1 km to the east.
Area profile for Carlton
Carlton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Carlton falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Carlton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,508 residents in the neighbourhood around Carlton, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Bedford. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Carlton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Carlton attend schools such as Sharnbrook Academy (3.3 miles) and Lincroft Academy (4.1 miles). Carlton's Local Authority area covers 85 schools and 36,311 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Carlton among England's less deprived areas.
Practice data for Carlton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Carlton itself. The nearest we do hold are The Dental Centre Bedford, about 6 miles away; Kempston Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Brookfield Dental in Rushden, about 7 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Carlton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Carlton has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Carlton — Local Context
Provision in Carlton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Carlton is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Carlton falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Carlton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Carlton, 7.2% of the 1,508 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Carlton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Carlton are Sharnbrook Academy (3.3 miles) and Lincroft Academy (4.1 miles). DfE figures put 85 schools and 36,311 pupils across Carlton's Local Authority. Carlton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Carlton. The closest on record are The Dental Centre Bedford, about 6 miles away; Kempston Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Brookfield Dental in Rushden, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Carlton
Orthodontic treatment in Carlton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Carlton
Practices serving Carlton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Carlton as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Carlton's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Carlton, 7.2% of the 1,508 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Carlton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Carlton are served by secondary schools including Sharnbrook Academy (3.3 miles) and Lincroft Academy (4.1 miles). There are 85 schools and 36,311 pupils in Carlton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Carlton among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Carlton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Carlton
If Carlton, Bedford is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Chellington, Harrold, Little Odell, Odell, Turvey, and Cold Brayfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Carlton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Carlton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carlton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carlton is The Dental Centre Bedford, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.5 miles) and Adelaide Square Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Carlton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Carlton, 25 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedford, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carlton?
The nearest practice to Carlton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, about 6.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bedford Dental Studio (6.9 miles) and Kempston Dental Practice (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Carlton, 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 Carlton, Bedford?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.