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Orthodontic practices near Cleat Hill

On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Cleat Hill, 21 practices within 10 and 88 practices within 20. The closest is Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, 2.0 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant CentreBedford2.0 miles south–––4.7 (239 reviews)
John Evans Orthodontic PracticeBedford2.1 miles south✓✓✓4.6 (10 reviews)
Teamcare Dental PracticeBedford2.1 miles south✓–✓4.9 (295 reviews)
BEDFORD BRACES LTDBedford2.1 miles south✓–––
Bedford BracesBedford2.2 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (4 reviews)
Bedford Dental Sedation ClinicBedford2.2 miles south✓–✓4.8 (87 reviews)
Adelaide Square Dental PracticeBedford2.2 miles south-west–––4.8 (172 reviews)
5 De Parys Dental CareBedford2.2 miles south–––4.6 (34 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Cleat Hill with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedford, 2.0 miles south; the next are Kempston (4.0 miles south-west) and Saint Neots (8.7 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bedford152.0 miles south
Kempston14.0 miles south-west
Saint Neots28.7 miles north-east
Biggleswade39.8 miles south-east
Rushden210.5 miles north-west
Newport Pagnell212.9 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cleat Hill

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), 3.9 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
The Dental Centre BedfordBedford5.0 (340 reviews)3.9 miles south-west
Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade4.9 (1,090 reviews)9.8 miles south-east
Kempston Dental PracticeKempston4.9 (428 reviews)4.0 miles south-west
Diamond Dental MKNewport Pagnell4.9 (300 reviews)12.9 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Cleat Hill at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBedford
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1624.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally11.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,264 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England
Access within Bedford22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 84 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county11.6% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Bedford
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Thomas More Catholic School — 0.8 miles
Mark Rutherford School — 1.0 miles
Goldington Academy — 1.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles7 schools, about 6,506 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area85 schools, 36,311 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesChrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Bedford — 2 miles
Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston — 4 miles
Priory Park Dental Practice, Saint Neots — 9 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles21 within 10 miles, 88 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 Cleat Hill

The nearest practice to Cleat Hill is Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 88.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Cleat Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Cleat Hill are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford, 2.1 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Cleat Hill

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Research orthodontic options in Cleat Hill

Orthodontist in Cleat Hill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cleat Hill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Bedford, not just Cleat Hill.

The local picture in Cleat Hill

Officially, Cleat Hill is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cleat Hill falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 24.9% of Cleat Hill's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Cleat Hill, 11.6% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cleat Hill is better served than 87% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Cleat Hill attend schools such as St Thomas More Catholic School (0.8 miles) and Mark Rutherford School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Cleat Hill's Local Authority has 85 schools educating 36,311 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Cleat Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England.

Practice data for Cleat Hill

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cleat Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, about 2 miles away; Kempston Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Priory Park Dental Practice in Saint Neots, about 9 miles away.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Brickhill, Putnoe, Ravensden, Salph End, Fenlake, and Clapham Green.

Cleat Hill in numbers

Just around 1 km south, Brickhill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cleat Hill

Patients in Cleat Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.

Treatment Options in Cleat Hill — Local Context

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cleat Hill. Cleat Hill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Cleat Hill skews family-heavy: 24.9% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Cleat Hill, 11.6% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cleat Hill is better served than 87% of towns in England. Families in Cleat Hill are served by secondary schools including St Thomas More Catholic School (0.8 miles) and Mark Rutherford School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Cleat Hill's Local Authority has 85 schools educating 36,311 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Cleat Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cleat Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, about 2 miles away; Kempston Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Priory Park Dental Practice in Saint Neots, about 9 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cleat Hill

Starting orthodontic treatment in Cleat Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Cleat Hill

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cleat Hill

Practices serving Cleat Hill differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Cleat Hill sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cleat Hill skews family-heavy: 24.9% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Cleat Hill, 11.6% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cleat Hill is better served than 87% of towns in England. Families in Cleat Hill are served by secondary schools including St Thomas More Catholic School (0.8 miles) and Mark Rutherford School (1.0 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Cleat Hill's Local Authority area covers 85 schools and 36,311 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cleat Hill falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cleat Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Cleat Hill

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cleat Hill often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cleat Hill?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cleat Hill is Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, about 2.0 miles to the south. The next closest are John Evans Orthodontic Practice (2.1 miles) and Teamcare Dental Practice (2.1 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Cleat Hill?

Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Cleat Hill, 21 practices within 10 miles and 88 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cleat Hill?

The nearest practice to Cleat Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford, about 2.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Teamcare Dental Practice (2.1 miles) and BEDFORD BRACES LTD (2.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cleat Hill, Bedford?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cleat Hill, Bedford?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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Published1 June 2022
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