--- title: "Colchester Orthodontic Centre | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-orthodontic-centre description: "Colchester Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 5.0/5 from 185 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Colchester Orthodontic Centre Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Business Park, 872 The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9YQ, UK, [Ipswich](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) CO4 9YQ 5.0 (185 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01206 756210](tel:01206 756210) [Visit Website](https://www.colchesterorthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4624587044924054310&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@colchesterorthodontics.co.uk) ## About This Practice Colchester Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 5.0 is above that. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Other practices nearby include Hello Dental in Colchester (under a mile away), Colchester Smiles in Colchester (about 2 miles away), and Mile End Dental Clinic in Colchester (about 2 miles away). The practice address is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Business Park, 872 The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9YQ, UK, postcode CO4 9YQ. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. On-site parking is reported to be available. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 185 reviews. This is one of 14 practices on our Colchester register. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. ## Colchester Orthodontic Centre at a Glance | Address | Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Business Park, 872 The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9YQ, UK, Colchester, CO4 9YQ | | --- | --- | | 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, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 185 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Hello Dental, Colchester — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Colchester Orthodontic Centre The neighbourhood around Colchester Orthodontic Centre has 2,074 residents and 10.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is The Gilberd School, 0.6 miles away. Patients here can choose from 11 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Its public rating is the highest of the 12 rated practices within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,074 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 40.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Gilberd School (0.6 miles); The Trinity School (1.5 miles); Colchester Academy (2.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (8 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 12 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in CO4 | 10,257 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CO4 | 17% | | Residents per square kilometre in CO4 | 2,559 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CO4 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/co4) ## 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. Colchester Orthodontic Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Colchester Orthodontic Centre offer NHS treatment? Colchester Orthodontic Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Colchester Orthodontic Centre offer? Colchester Orthodontic Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Colchester Orthodontic Centre offer payment plans? Colchester Orthodontic Centre is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Colchester Orthodontic Centre offer a free consultation? Colchester Orthodontic Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Colchester Orthodontic Centre run by a specialist orthodontist? Colchester Orthodontic Centre is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Colchester Orthodontic Centre use digital scanning? Colchester Orthodontic Centre is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Colchester Orthodontic Centre accessible? Colchester Orthodontic Centre is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Colchester Orthodontic Centre located? Colchester Orthodontic Centre is located in Ipswich. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which Colchester Orthodontic Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Colchester Orthodontic Centre? 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 Colchester Orthodontic Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Hello Dental (Colchester, under a mile away), Colchester Smiles (Colchester, about 2 miles away), and Mile End Dental Clinic (Colchester, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Colchester Orthodontic Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Colchester Orthodontic Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Ipswich View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Hello Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From Colchester Orthodontic Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hello Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hello-dental), Colchester | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (331) | | [Colchester Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles), Colchester | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (105) | | [Mile End Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic), Colchester | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (344) | | [The Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio), Colchester | 2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (188) | | [Dentoworld](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld), Colchester | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | 2.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Colchester Orthodontic Centre. [Hello Dental — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hello-dental) [Colchester Smiles — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles) [Mile End Dental Clinic — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic) [The Dental Studio — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio) [Dentoworld — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld) [North Hill Dental — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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