--- title: "Crescent Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Scarborough" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crescent-dental-practice description: "Crescent Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Scarborough. Rated 3.2/5 from 47 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Crescent Dental Practice 1-3 The Crescent, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4EX, UK, [Bournemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scarborough) BH1 4EX 3.2 (47 reviews) Clear Aligners NHS Braces [01202 392202](tel:01202 392202) [Visit Website](https://www.smile-dentalcare.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2673515831376312138&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@moonlightdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Crescent Dental Practice is a registered orthodontic provider serving Scarborough and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at 1-3 The Crescent, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4EX, UK, BH1 4EX. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. Across the practices we list in Scarborough, the review-weighted average rating is 4.1; this practice's 3.2 is below that. Patients have rated this practice 3.2/5 across 47 reviews. Crescent Dental Practice is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Scarborough. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Northway Clinic in Scarborough (under a mile away), Smile Orthodontics in Scarborough (under a mile away), and SMILE ORTHODONTICS in Scarborough (under a mile away). The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. ## Crescent Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 1-3 The Crescent, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4EX, UK, Scarborough, BH1 4EX | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 3.2 out of 5 from 47 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Northway Clinic, Scarborough — 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 Crescent Dental Practice Crescent Dental Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,539 residents, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Scarborough University Technical College (0.5 miles). Patients here can choose from 4 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,539 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Scarborough University Technical College (0.5 miles); St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy (0.8 miles); Graham School (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (3 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in BH1 | 13,963 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BH1 | 40.7% | | Residents per square kilometre in BH1 | 7,360 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BH1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bh1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Scarborough 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 Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Crescent Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Crescent Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Crescent Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Crescent Dental Practice offer? Crescent Dental Practice offers NHS Braces and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Can I get a remote consultation with Crescent Dental Practice? Crescent Dental Practice is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Crescent Dental Practice use digital scanning? Crescent Dental Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Crescent Dental Practice accessible? Crescent Dental Practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Crescent Dental Practice located? Crescent Dental Practice is located in Bournemouth. How many orthodontists are there in Scarborough? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Scarborough, of which Crescent Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Crescent Dental Practice? 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 Crescent Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Northway Clinic (Scarborough, under a mile away), Smile Orthodontics (Scarborough, under a mile away), and SMILE ORTHODONTICS (Scarborough, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Crescent Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Crescent Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bournemouth View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scarborough) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [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 Crescent Dental Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Northway Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From Crescent Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Northway Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northway-clinic), Scarborough | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.4 (5) | | [Smile Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontics), Scarborough | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 2.9 (15) | | [Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/peasholm-dental-practice-dental-implants-cosmetic-dentist-new-private-patients-emergency-dentist), Scarborough | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (88) | | [Jordent](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/jordent), East Ayton | 5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Bridlington Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridlington-dental-studio), Bridlington | 16 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (49) | | [Perfect 32 Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/perfect-32-dental-practice), Beverley | 29.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.5 (139) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Crescent Dental Practice. [Northway Clinic — Scarborough (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northway-clinic) [Smile Orthodontics — Scarborough (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontics) [Peasholm Dental Practice - Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentist, New Private Patients, Emergency Dentist — Scarborough (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/peasholm-dental-practice-dental-implants-cosmetic-dentist-new-private-patients-emergency-dentist) [Jordent — East Ayton (5 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/jordent) [Bridlington Dental Studio — Bridlington (16 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridlington-dental-studio) [Perfect 32 Dental Practice — Beverley (30 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/perfect-32-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Scarborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scarborough) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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