The Smile Clinic
61 Mill Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5LE, UK, Colchester
4.6 (735 reviews)
About This Practice
The Smile Clinic is a registered orthodontic provider serving Colchester and the surrounding area. The Smile Clinic is located at 61 Mill Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5LE, UK. Other practices nearby include Optident Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), Dentoworld in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (under a mile away). Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Patients have rated this practice 4.6/5 across 735 reviews. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. The Smile Clinic is one of 14 orthodontic practices we track in Colchester. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners among its available treatments. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.6 is below that.
The Smile Clinic at a Glance
| Address | 61 Mill Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5LE, UK, Colchester |
|---|---|
| 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, Invisalign, NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 735 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Optident Dental Clinic, Colchester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around The Smile Clinic
The neighbourhood around The Smile 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, 0.7 miles away. The Smile Clinic is one of 14 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 14 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 12th.
| 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 (0.7 miles); St Helena School (0.7 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.2 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (8 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 12th of 14 rated practices within three miles |
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.
The Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to The Smile Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Optident Dental Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From The Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optident Dental Clinic, Colchester | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) |
| Dentoworld, Colchester | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) |
| North Hill Dental, Colchester | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) |
| North Hill Dental Care, Colchester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) |
| Creffield Lodge Dental Practice, Colchester | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) |
| Mulberry Clinics, Colchester | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) |
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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