Optident Dental Clinic
37 St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AD, UK, Colchester CO2 7AD
4.8 (377 reviews)
About This Practice
Optident Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Colchester, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are North Hill Dental Care in Colchester (under a mile away), The Smile Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (under a mile away). 377 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. You'll find the practice at 37 St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AD, UK, CO2 7AD. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is one of 14 practices on our Colchester register.
Optident Dental Clinic at a Glance
| Address | 37 St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AD, UK, Colchester, CO2 7AD |
|---|---|
| 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, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 377 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | North Hill Dental Care, Colchester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Optident Dental Clinic
The neighbourhood around Optident Dental Clinic has 1,119 residents and 1.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Colchester Royal Grammar School, 0.5 miles away. Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,119 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.5% aged 16 to 24 and 48.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Colchester Royal Grammar School (0.5 miles); St Helena School (0.6 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (9 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 15 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in CO2 | 11,762 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in CO2 | 15.4% |
| Residents per square kilometre in CO2 | 3,317 |
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.
Optident Dental Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Optident Dental Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Hill Dental Care, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Optident Dental Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill Dental Care, Colchester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) |
| The Smile Clinic, Colchester | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.6 (735) |
| North Hill Dental, Colchester | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) |
| Creffield Lodge Dental Practice, Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) |
| Mulberry Clinics, Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) |
| Dentoworld, Colchester | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) |
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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