Houghton Regis Dental Centre
105-111, 105-111 High St, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ, UK, Dunstable LU5 5BJ
4.7 (662 reviews)
About This Practice
Houghton Regis Dental Centre is a registered orthodontic provider serving Dunstable and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at 105-111, 105-111 High St, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ, UK, LU5 5BJ. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic in Dunstable (under a mile away), Dunstable Dental Practice in Dunstable (about 1 mile away), and Dr Jilpa Patel in Dunstable (about 1 mile away). Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Dunstable. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. 662 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. This is one of 10 practices on our Dunstable register. On-site parking is reported to be available.
Houghton Regis Dental Centre at a Glance
| Address | 105-111, 105-111 High St, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ, UK, Dunstable, LU5 5BJ |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East 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, Invisalign, NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 662 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic, Dunstable — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Houghton Regis Dental Centre
The neighbourhood around Houghton Regis Dental Centre has 1,847 residents and 6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to All Saints Academy Dunstable (0.7 miles). Within three miles there are 8 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 8 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 31 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,847 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | All Saints Academy Dunstable (0.7 miles); Houstone School (1.0 miles); The Chalk Hills Academy (1.4 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 8 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 31 miles) |
| Residents in LU5 | 10,714 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in LU5 | 19.8% |
| Residents per square kilometre in LU5 | 2,356 |
NHS Orthodontics in Dunstable
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 Central East Integrated Care Board.
Houghton Regis Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Houghton Regis Dental Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Houghton Regis Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic, Dunstable | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (95) |
| Dunstable Dental Practice, Dunstable | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (381) |
| Dr Jilpa Patel, Dunstable | 1.1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (12) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Luton | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Great Northern Road Dental Clinic, Dunstable | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (52) |
| Darrell House Dental Practice, Dunstable | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (468) |
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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