--- title: "Colchester Smiles | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles description: "Colchester Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 4.7/5 from 105 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Colchester Smiles 13A Nayland Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5EG, UK, [Ipswich](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) CO4 5EG 4.7 (105 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01206 234535](tel:01206 234535) [Visit Website](https://colchestersmiles.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3610345559652587076&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Colchester Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Lingual Braces. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. The practice has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviews. You'll find the practice at 13A Nayland Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5EG, UK, CO4 5EG. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Mile End Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), The Dental Studio in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (about 1 mile away). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. ## Colchester Smiles at a Glance | Address | 13A Nayland Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5EG, UK, Colchester, CO4 5EG | | --- | --- | | 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, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Mile End Dental Clinic, Colchester — 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 Colchester Smiles The neighbourhood around Colchester Smiles has 1,117 residents and 7.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to The Trinity School (0.5 miles). Within three miles there are 13 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 11th of 14 rated practices within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,117 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Trinity School (0.5 miles); The Gilberd School (1.1 miles); St Helena School (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (9 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 14 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 Smiles is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Colchester Smiles offer NHS treatment? Colchester Smiles offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Colchester Smiles offer? Colchester Smiles offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Colchester Smiles offer payment plans? Colchester Smiles is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Colchester Smiles run by a specialist orthodontist? Colchester Smiles 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 Smiles use digital scanning? Colchester Smiles is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Colchester Smiles accessible? Colchester Smiles is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Colchester Smiles located? Colchester Smiles is located in Ipswich. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which Colchester Smiles is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Colchester Smiles? 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 Smiles? The nearest other practices on our register are Mile End Dental Clinic (Colchester, under a mile away), The Dental Studio (Colchester, under a mile away), and North Hill Dental (Colchester, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Colchester Smiles, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Colchester Smiles 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? 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 Colchester Smiles on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Mile End Dental Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From Colchester Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mile End Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic), Colchester | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (344) | | [The Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio), Colchester | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (188) | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | | [Colchester Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-orthodontic-centre), Colchester | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (185) | | [North Hill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care), Colchester | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) | | [Hello Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hello-dental), Colchester | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 5.0 (331) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Colchester Smiles. [Mile End Dental Clinic — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic) [The Dental Studio — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio) [North Hill Dental — Colchester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [Colchester Orthodontic Centre — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-orthodontic-centre) [North Hill Dental Care — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care) [Hello Dental — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hello-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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