Orthodontic practices near Odell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Odell; 24 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Brookfield Dental in Rushden, 5.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield DentalRushden | 5.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (295 reviews) |
| Saving Smiles NorthamptonRushden | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (255 reviews) |
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (340 reviews) |
| Bedford Specialist Orthodontic PracticeBedford | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (61 reviews) |
| Adelaide House Dental Practice - BedfordBedford | 7.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (292 reviews) |
| Adelaide Square Dental PracticeBedford | 7.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Bedford Dental StudioBedford | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (131 reviews) |
| 5 De Parys Dental CareBedford | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 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 Odell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rushden, 5.7 miles north; the next are Bedford (6.5 miles south-east) and Wellingborough (7.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rushden | 2 | 5.7 miles north |
| Bedford | 15 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Wellingborough | 5 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Kempston | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Finedon | 1 | 9.4 miles north |
| Newport Pagnell | 2 | 10.2 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 Odell
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), 6.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.0 (340 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Kempston Dental PracticeKempston | 4.9 (428 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Diamond Dental MKNewport Pagnell | 4.9 (300 reviews) | 10.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Odell 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 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,951 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% 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 | 8% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Bedford |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sharnbrook Academy — 1.8 miles Lincroft Academy — 4.1 miles Wollaston School — 4.5 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 | Brookfield Dental, Rushden — 6 miles The Dental Centre Bedford, Bedford — 6 miles Abbey Medical Practice, Wellingborough — 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 | 24 within 10 miles, 69 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | IDH Limited — 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 Odell
The nearest practice to Odell is Brookfield Dental in Rushden, 5.7 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 24 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Odell list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Odell are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, 5.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Odell to Brookfield Dental 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 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Odell
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Orthodontist in Odell: Before booking anything in Odell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Odell with the wider Bedford area.
What official data says about Odell
Odell — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Odell, 8% of the 1,951 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Odell; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Odell are Sharnbrook Academy (1.8 miles) and Lincroft Academy (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 85 schools and 36,311 pupils across Odell's Local Authority. Odell falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Little Odell, Chellington, Harrold, Carlton, Felmersham, and Souldrop.
About Odell
The nearest other location we cover is Little Odell, under 1 km to the west.
Practice data for Odell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Odell itself. The nearest recorded are Brookfield Dental in Rushden, about 6 miles away; The Dental Centre Bedford, about 6 miles away; and Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, about 7 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Odell Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Odell has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Odell — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Odell itself; the nearest dentist, IDH Limited, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Odell is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 17% of Odell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Odell, 8% of the 1,951 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across Bedford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Odell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Odell attend schools such as Sharnbrook Academy (1.8 miles) and Lincroft Academy (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Odell's Local Authority has 85 schools educating 36,311 pupils (DfE data). Odell's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Odell itself. The closest on record are Brookfield Dental in Rushden, about 6 miles away; The Dental Centre Bedford, about 6 miles away; and Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Odell
Starting orthodontic treatment in Odell can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Odell 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 Odell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Odell
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Odell, Bedford, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Little Odell, Chellington, Harrold, Carlton, Felmersham, and Souldrop.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Odell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Odell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Odell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Odell is Brookfield Dental in Rushden, about 5.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Saving Smiles Northampton (5.7 miles) and The Dental Centre Bedford (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Odell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Odell, 24 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rushden, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Odell?
The nearest practice to Odell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, about 5.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice (6.7 miles) and Bedford Dental Studio (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Odell, Bedford?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Odell, Bedford?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.