--- title: "Hello Dental | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hello-dental description: "Hello Dental is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 5.0/5 from 331 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Hello Dental The Centre, Business park, The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9QQ, UK, [Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) CO4 9QQ 5.0 (331 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces NHS Braces [01206 589777](tel:01206 589777) [Visit Website](https://www.hellodental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8949802924331828313&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@hellodental.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Colchester, Hello Dental is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Colchester. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Colchester Orthodontic Centre 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). This is one of 14 practices on our Colchester register. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. You'll find the practice at The Centre, Business park, The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9QQ, UK, CO4 9QQ. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, depending on suitability. The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 331 reviews. From a review left by one patient: “I’m so pleased with my teeth after having braces put on. I’m always smiling and I feel confident smiling, showing my new beautiful teeth off. Thank you so much,…” ## Hello Dental at a Glance | Address | The Centre, Business park, The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9QQ, UK, Colchester, CO4 9QQ | | --- | --- | | 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 331 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Colchester Orthodontic Centre, 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 Hello Dental Around Hello Dental the 2021 Census counts 2,074 residents, with 10.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is The Gilberd School, 0.6 miles away. Patients here can choose from 11 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 12 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. | 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 (1.6 miles); Colchester Academy (2.1 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. Hello Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Hello Dental offer NHS treatment? Hello Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Hello Dental offer? Hello Dental offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Hello Dental offer a free consultation? Hello Dental is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Hello Dental accessible? Hello Dental is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Hello Dental located? Hello Dental is located in Colchester. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which Hello Dental is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Hello Dental? 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 Hello Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Colchester Orthodontic Centre (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 Hello Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Hello Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Colchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [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) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [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 Hello Dental on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Hello Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Colchester Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-orthodontic-centre), Colchester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (185) | | [Colchester Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles), Colchester | 1.6 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 | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (344) | | [The Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio), Colchester | 2.1 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 Hello Dental. [Colchester Orthodontic Centre — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-orthodontic-centre) [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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