Smile & Orthodontic Clinic
South Wing, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ, UK, Bedford MK42 9DJ
4.8 (45 reviews)
About This Practice
Smile & Orthodontic Clinic provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Bedford. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Bedford. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. The practice address is South Wing, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ, UK, postcode MK42 9DJ. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews. This is one of 15 practices on our Bedford register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Bedford Dental Studio in Bedford (under a mile away), Latchford and Latchford in Bedford (under a mile away), and Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Bedford (under a mile away). Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Remote or virtual consultations are reported to be available before an in-person visit.
Smile & Orthodontic Clinic at a Glance
| Address | South Wing, Kempston Rd, Bedford MK42 9DJ, UK, Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Bedford Dental Studio, Bedford — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Smile & Orthodontic Clinic
Smile & Orthodontic Clinic sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,562 residents, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Bedford Free School, 0.4 miles away. Patients here can choose from 15 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 5th of 15 rated practices within three miles.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,562 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 53.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bedford Free School (0.4 miles); Daubeney Academy (1.2 miles); Castle Newnham School (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (8 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 15 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in MK42 | 9,038 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in MK42 | 20% |
| Residents per square kilometre in MK42 | 1,215 |
NHS Orthodontics in Bedford
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.
Smile & Orthodontic Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Smile & Orthodontic Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Bedford Dental Studio, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Smile & Orthodontic Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Dental Studio, Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.0 (131) |
| Latchford and Latchford, Bedford | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | specialist, evenings/weekends | 4.7 (15) |
| Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, Bedford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (61) |
| Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic, Bedford | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (87) |
| Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford, Bedford | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (292) |
| Adelaide Square Dental Practice, Bedford | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (172) |
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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