Orthodontic practices near Felmersham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Felmersham; 23 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, 5.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Specialist Orthodontic PracticeBedford | 5.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Adelaide Square Dental PracticeBedford | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (340 reviews) |
| Adelaide House Dental Practice - BedfordBedford | 5.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (292 reviews) |
| 5 De Parys Dental CareBedford | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (34 reviews) |
| Saving Smiles NorthamptonRushden | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (255 reviews) |
| Bedford Dental Sedation ClinicBedford | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Bedford Dental StudioBedford | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Felmersham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedford, 5.7 miles south-east; the next are Rushden (6.0 miles north) and Kempston (6.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 15 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Rushden | 2 | 6.0 miles north |
| Kempston | 1 | 6.7 miles south |
| Wellingborough | 5 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Finedon | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 11.2 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 Felmersham
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), 5.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.0 (340 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
| Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Kempston Dental PracticeKempston | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 6.7 miles south |
| Diamond Dental MKNewport Pagnell | 4.9 (300 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felmersham 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 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,406 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 18.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 103 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bedford | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 84 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Bedford |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sharnbrook Academy — 0.8 miles Lincroft Academy — 3.1 miles St Thomas More Catholic School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,684 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 85 schools, 36,311 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, Bedford — 6 miles Saving Smiles Northampton, Rushden — 6 miles Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston — 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 | 23 within 10 miles, 69 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | IDH Limited — 6 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 Felmersham
From Felmersham the nearest practice is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, 5.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Felmersham list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Felmersham are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, 5.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felmersham to Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice 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 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 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 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felmersham
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Orthodontist in Felmersham: This page was put together for people in Felmersham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Felmersham itself or elsewhere in Bedford.
Area profile for Felmersham
By ONS classification, Felmersham falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Felmersham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,406 residents in Felmersham's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across Bedford. Felmersham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Felmersham are Sharnbrook Academy (0.8 miles) and Lincroft Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 85 schools and 36,311 pupils in Felmersham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Felmersham falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Pavenham, Coffle End, Sharnbrook, Souldrop, Bletsoe, and Odell can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local provider signals in Felmersham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Felmersham itself. The closest on record are Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, about 6 miles away; Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, about 6 miles away; and Kempston Dental Practice, about 7 miles away.
A quick look at Felmersham
The nearest other location we cover is Coffle End, around 2 km to the north-east.
Orthodontic Treatments in Felmersham
Patients in Felmersham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Felmersham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Felmersham
Many people in Felmersham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Felmersham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felmersham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felmersham
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Felmersham, Bedford, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Pavenham, Coffle End, Sharnbrook, Souldrop, Bletsoe, and Odell for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felmersham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felmersham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felmersham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felmersham is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, about 5.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Adelaide Square Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and The Dental Centre Bedford (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felmersham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felmersham, 23 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedford, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felmersham?
The nearest practice to Felmersham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, about 5.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Saving Smiles Northampton (6.0 miles) and Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felmersham, Bedford?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Felmersham, Bedford?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.