Smiles Ahead
27 Rockingham Rd, Corby NN17 1AD, UK, Corby NN17 1AD
4.8 (32 reviews)
About This Practice
Smiles Ahead is a registered orthodontic provider serving Corby and the surrounding area. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. The practice has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are The Dental Centre in Corby (under a mile away), Corby Private Medical Centre in Corby (about 2 miles away), and Chancery Dental - Corby in Corby (about 2 miles away). The practice offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. The practice website also mentions serving Great Oakley, Little Stanion, Rockingham, Rothwell, and Weldon. Two reviews of the practice: “Everyone at Smiles Ahead has been so amazing. I had to go in as an emergency patient and they got a slot for me that morning. I had a panicky episode on my firs…” (one patient), and “Been a patient with Smiles Ahead for many years now and can honestly say the care has been exemplary. The staff are always professional and friendly and will go…” (one patient). The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Corby, including this one. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. The practice address is 27 Rockingham Rd, Corby NN17 1AD, UK, postcode NN17 1AD. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Corby. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England.
Smiles Ahead at a Glance
| Address | 27 Rockingham Rd, Corby NN17 1AD, UK, Corby, NN17 1AD |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | The Dental Centre, Corby — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Smiles Ahead
Around Smiles Ahead the 2021 Census counts 1,872 residents, with 6.9% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Corby Technical School, 0.4 miles away. Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 7 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 5th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,872 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Corby Technical School (0.4 miles); Lodge Park Academy (1.5 miles); Corby Business Academy (2.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (1 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 7 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in NN17 | 9,328 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in NN17 | 25.2% |
| Residents per square kilometre in NN17 | 916 |
NHS Orthodontics in Corby
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 Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board.
Smiles Ahead is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Smiles Ahead on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Dental Centre, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Smiles Ahead | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Centre, Corby | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (375) |
| Corby Private Medical Centre, Corby | 1.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (900) |
| Chancery Dental - Corby, Corby | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (156) |
| Dr Maha Aljefri | Invisalign | Braces | Clear Aligners, Corby | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (7) |
| Dr Suchi Vaidya BDS, Corby | 2.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) |
| Priors Hall Dental, Corby | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (336) |
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