Orthodontic practices near Old Warden
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Old Warden, 29 practices within 10 and 94 practices within 20. The closest is Biggleswade Dental Centre, 3.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBiggleswade | 3.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Victoria Place Dental Practice | Biggleswade BedfordshireBiggleswade | 3.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (81 reviews) |
| Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant CentreBedford | 6.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (239 reviews) |
| Latchford and LatchfordBedford | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Bedford BracesBedford | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (4 reviews) |
| John Evans Orthodontic PracticeBedford | 6.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental PracticeBedford | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Warden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Biggleswade, 3.2 miles east; the next are Bedford (6.0 miles north-west) and Kempston (7.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade | 3 | 3.2 miles east |
| Bedford | 15 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Kempston | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Hitchin | 8 | 9.3 miles south |
| Saint Neots | 1 | 10.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Warden
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), 8.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre BedfordBedford | 5.0 (340 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 3.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Warden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Central Bedfordshire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,511 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 | 11.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Central Bedfordshire | 72nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 145 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Central Bedfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Robert Bloomfield Academy — 3.0 miles Samuel Whitbread Academy — 3.1 miles Stratton School — 3.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 134 schools, 49,817 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Biggleswade Dental Centre, Biggleswade — 3 miles Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Bedford — 6 miles Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 94 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 Old Warden
Old Warden is 3.2 miles from Biggleswade Dental Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 94.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Old Warden list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Warden are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Biggleswade Dental Centre, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Warden
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Nearby location pages
Related pages for Ickwell, Southill, Chicksands, Northill, Thorncote Green, and Shefford are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local snapshot of Old Warden
Just around 3 km north-east, Ickwell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Old Warden
Officially, Old Warden is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Old Warden. Census data puts 14.5% of Old Warden's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Old Warden, 6.7% of the 1,511 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Central Bedfordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Warden is better served than 52% of towns in England. Families in Old Warden are served by secondary schools including Robert Bloomfield Academy (3.0 miles) and Samuel Whitbread Academy (3.1 miles). Old Warden's Local Authority has 134 schools educating 49,817 pupils (DfE data). Old Warden's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Warden is about 39 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
What we know about practices near Old Warden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Warden itself. The nearest recorded are Biggleswade Dental Centre, about 3 miles away; Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Bedford, about 6 miles away; and Kempston Dental Practice, about 7 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Warden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Warden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Warden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Warden is Biggleswade Dental Centre, about 3.2 miles to the east. The next closest are SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.3 miles) and Victoria Place Dental Practice | Biggleswade Bedfordshire (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Warden?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Old Warden, 29 practices within 10 miles and 94 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Warden?
The nearest practice to Old Warden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Biggleswade Dental Centre, about 3.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.3 miles) and Bedford Braces (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Warden, Central Bedfordshire?
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 Old Warden, Central Bedfordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.