Colchester Smiles
13A Nayland Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5EG, UK, Ipswich CO4 5EG
4.7 (105 reviews)
About This Practice
Colchester Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Lingual Braces. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. The practice has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviews. You'll find the practice at 13A Nayland Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5EG, UK, CO4 5EG. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Mile End Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), The Dental Studio in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (about 1 mile away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register.
Colchester Smiles at a Glance
| Address | 13A Nayland Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5EG, UK, Colchester, CO4 5EG |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Mile End Dental Clinic, Colchester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Colchester Smiles
The neighbourhood around Colchester Smiles has 1,117 residents and 7.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to The Trinity School (0.5 miles). Within three miles there are 13 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 11th of 14 rated practices within three miles.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,117 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Trinity School (0.5 miles); The Gilberd School (1.1 miles); St Helena School (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (9 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 14 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in CO4 | 10,257 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in CO4 | 17% |
| Residents per square kilometre in CO4 | 2,559 |
NHS Orthodontics in Colchester
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board.
Colchester Smiles is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Colchester Smiles on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Mile End Dental Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Colchester Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End Dental Clinic, Colchester | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (344) |
| The Dental Studio, Colchester | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (188) |
| North Hill Dental, Colchester | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) |
| Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (185) |
| North Hill Dental Care, Colchester | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) |
| Hello Dental, Colchester | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (331) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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