The Dental Centre Bedford
The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH, UK, Bedford MK40 4GH
5.0 (340 reviews)
About This Practice
The Dental Centre Bedford is a registered orthodontic provider serving Bedford and the surrounding area. The Dental Centre Bedford is located at The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH, UK (MK40 4GH). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Kempston Dental Practice in Kempston (about 1 mile away), Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Bedford (about 2 miles away), and Bedford Dental Studio in Bedford (about 2 miles away). Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 340 reviews. Across the practices we list in Bedford, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 5.0 is above that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, including this one. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers, depending on suitability.
The Dental Centre Bedford at a Glance
| Address | The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH, UK, Bedford, MK40 4GH |
|---|---|
| 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 | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 340 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston — 1 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Dental Centre Bedford
Around The Dental Centre Bedford the 2021 Census counts 1,522 residents, with 5.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Biddenham International School and Sports College is the closest secondary school, 0.9 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 14 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 14 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,522 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 52% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Biddenham International School and Sports College (0.9 miles); Kempston Academy (1.4 miles); Daubeney Academy (1.6 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (9 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 14 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in MK40 | 11,850 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in MK40 | 45% |
| Residents per square kilometre in MK40 | 4,624 |
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.
The Dental Centre Bedford 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 The Dental Centre Bedford on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Kempston Dental Practice, 1 miles away.
| Practice | From The Dental Centre Bedford | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston | 1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (428) |
| Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, Bedford | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (61) |
| Bedford Dental Studio, Bedford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.0 (131) |
| Smile & Orthodontic Clinic, Bedford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (45) |
| Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford, Bedford | 2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (292) |
| Adelaide Square Dental Practice, Bedford | 2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 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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