About This Practice
Whitefern Dental Health is an orthodontic practice based in Colchester, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The practice address is 118 Straight Rd, Colchester CO3 9DJ, UK. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.6 is below that. This is one of 14 practices on our Colchester register. The practice has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 122 reviews. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are North Hill Dental Layer Road in Colchester (about 1 mile away), Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green (about 1 mile away), and Creffield Lodge Dental Practice in Colchester (about 2 miles away).
Whitefern Dental Health at a Glance
| Address | 118 Straight Rd, Colchester CO3 9DJ, 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 | Private |
| Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 122 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | North Hill Dental Layer Road, Colchester — 1.3 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Whitefern Dental Health
Around Whitefern Dental Health the 2021 Census counts 1,559 residents, with 7.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to The Stanway School (0.7 miles). Whitefern Dental Health is one of 13 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 13 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,559 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Stanway School (0.7 miles); Philip Morant School and College (0.7 miles); Paxman Academy (0.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 12 (8 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 13 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.
Whitefern Dental Health 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 Whitefern Dental Health on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Hill Dental Layer Road, 1.3 miles away.
| Practice | From Whitefern Dental Health | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill Dental Layer Road, Colchester | 1.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (195) |
| Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (205) |
| Creffield Lodge Dental Practice, Colchester | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) |
| Mulberry Clinics, Colchester | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) |
| North Hill Dental Care, Colchester | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) |
| Optident Dental Clinic, Colchester | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) |
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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