--- title: "Dr Jilpa Patel | Orthodontist in Dunstable" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-jilpa-patel description: "Dr Jilpa Patel is an orthodontic practice in Dunstable. Rated 4.3/5 from 12 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Dr Jilpa Patel 91 Tomlinson Ave, Luton LU4 0QL, UK, [Luton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable) 4.3 (12 reviews) [01582 515346](tel:01582 515346) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13615877086037577170&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Dr Jilpa Patel provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Dunstable. Dr Jilpa Patel is located at 91 Tomlinson Ave, Luton LU4 0QL, UK. Dr Jilpa Patel is one of 10 orthodontic practices we track in Dunstable. Across the practices we list in Dunstable, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.3 is below that. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 4.3/5 across 12 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Dunstable (under a mile away), Cobham Clinic in Dunstable (about 1 mile away), and Houghton Regis Dental Centre in Dunstable (about 1 mile away). ## Dr Jilpa Patel at a Glance | Address | 91 Tomlinson Ave, Luton LU4 0QL, UK, Dunstable | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Public rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Luton — 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 Dr Jilpa Patel The neighbourhood around Dr Jilpa Patel has 1,831 residents and 10.6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The Chalk Hills Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.3 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 8 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 8 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,831 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Chalk Hills Academy (0.3 miles); Houstone School (0.9 miles); Challney High School for Girls (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (6 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 8 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 30 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Dunstable 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. Dr Jilpa Patel is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Dr Jilpa Patel offer NHS treatment? Dr Jilpa Patel offers private orthodontic treatment. Where is Dr Jilpa Patel located? Dr Jilpa Patel is located in Luton. How many orthodontists are there in Dunstable? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Dunstable, of which Dr Jilpa Patel is one. What other orthodontists are near Dr Jilpa Patel? The nearest other practices on our register are THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (Dunstable, under a mile away), Cobham Clinic (Dunstable, about 1 mile away), and Houghton Regis Dental Centre (Dunstable, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Dr Jilpa Patel, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Dr Jilpa Patel on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Luton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dunstable) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 Dr Jilpa Patel on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away. | Practice | From Dr Jilpa Patel | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre), Luton | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Cobham Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic), Dunstable | 1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (18) | | [Houghton Regis Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/houghton-regis-dental-centre), Dunstable | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.7 (662) | | [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic), Dunstable | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (95) | | [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic), Dunstable | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (52) | | [Dunstable Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice), Dunstable | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (381) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Dr Jilpa Patel. [THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE — Luton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre) [Cobham Clinic — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic) [Houghton Regis Dental Centre — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/houghton-regis-dental-centre) [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic) [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic) [Dunstable Dental Practice — Dunstable (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dunstable](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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