--- title: "Bedford Braces | Orthodontist in Bedford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces description: "Bedford Braces is an orthodontic practice in Bedford. Rated 4.8/5 from 4 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Bedford Braces 37 Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3LH, UK, [Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) MK40 3LH 4.8 (4 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01234 359594](tel:01234 359594) [Visit Website](http://www.bedfordbraces.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13235171532618048442&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:bedfordbraces@outlook.com) ## About This Practice Bedford Braces is an orthodontic practice in Bedford. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Bedford. Bedford Braces is located at 37 Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3LH, UK (MK40 3LH). Patients have rated this practice 4.8/5 across 4 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford (under a mile away), Teamcare Dental Practice in Bedford (under a mile away), and BEDFORD BRACES LTD in Bedford (under a mile away). Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Bedford Braces is one of 15 orthodontic practices we track in Bedford. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces among its available treatments. ## Bedford Braces at a Glance | Address | 37 Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3LH, UK, Bedford, MK40 3LH | | --- | --- | | 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, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | John Evans Orthodontic Practice, Bedford — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Bedford Braces The neighbourhood around Bedford Braces has 1,125 residents and 3.6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Castle Newnham School (0.3 miles). 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 | 1,125 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 41.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Castle Newnham School (0.3 miles); Bedford Free School (0.6 miles); Goldington Academy (0.8 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 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the MK40 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/mk40) ## 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. Bedford Braces is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Bedford Braces offer NHS treatment? Bedford Braces offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Bedford Braces offer? Bedford Braces offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Bedford Braces run by a specialist orthodontist? Bedford Braces is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Bedford Braces located? Bedford Braces is located in Bedford. How many orthodontists are there in Bedford? We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, of which Bedford Braces is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Bedford Braces? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Bedford Braces? The nearest other practices on our register are John Evans Orthodontic Practice (Bedford, under a mile away), Teamcare Dental Practice (Bedford, under a mile away), and BEDFORD BRACES LTD (Bedford, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Bedford Braces, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Bedford Braces on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bedford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bedford) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Bedford Braces on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is John Evans Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Bedford Braces | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [John Evans Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/john-evans-orthodontic-practice), Bedford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (10) | | [Teamcare Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teamcare-dental-practice), Bedford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (295) | | [BEDFORD BRACES LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces-ltd), Bedford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Latchford and Latchford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/latchford-and-latchford), Bedford | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | specialist, evenings/weekends | 4.7 (15) | | [Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-sedation-clinic), Bedford | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (87) | | [De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/de-ientes-dental-bedford-dental-practice), Bedford | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (114) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Bedford Braces. [John Evans Orthodontic Practice — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/john-evans-orthodontic-practice) [Teamcare Dental Practice — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teamcare-dental-practice) [BEDFORD BRACES LTD — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces-ltd) [Latchford and Latchford — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/latchford-and-latchford) [Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-sedation-clinic) [De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/de-ientes-dental-bedford-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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