--- title: "Houghton Regis Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Dunstable" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/houghton-regis-dental-centre description: "Houghton Regis Dental Centre is an orthodontic practice in Dunstable. Rated 4.7/5 from 662 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Houghton Regis Dental Centre 105-111, 105-111 High St, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ, UK, [Dunstable](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable) LU5 5BJ 4.7 (662 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01582 865001](tel:01582 865001) [Visit Website](https://houghtonregisdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17678708898200033227&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:csr@obexdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Houghton Regis Dental Centre is a registered orthodontic provider serving Dunstable and the surrounding area. You'll find the practice at 105-111, 105-111 High St, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ, UK, LU5 5BJ. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic in Dunstable (under a mile away), Dunstable Dental Practice in Dunstable (about 1 mile away), and Dr Jilpa Patel in Dunstable (about 1 mile away). Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Dunstable. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. 662 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. This is one of 10 practices on our Dunstable register. On-site parking is reported to be available. ## Houghton Regis Dental Centre at a Glance | Address | 105-111, 105-111 High St, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ, UK, Dunstable, LU5 5BJ | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 662 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic, Dunstable — 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 Houghton Regis Dental Centre The neighbourhood around Houghton Regis Dental Centre has 1,847 residents and 6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to All Saints Academy Dunstable (0.7 miles). Within three miles there are 8 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 8 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 31 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,847 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | All Saints Academy Dunstable (0.7 miles); Houstone School (1.0 miles); The Chalk Hills Academy (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 8 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 31 miles) | | Residents in LU5 | 10,714 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in LU5 | 19.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in LU5 | 2,356 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the LU5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/lu5) ## 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. Houghton Regis Dental Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Houghton Regis Dental Centre offer NHS treatment? Houghton Regis Dental Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Houghton Regis Dental Centre offer? Houghton Regis Dental Centre offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Houghton Regis Dental Centre accessible? Houghton Regis Dental Centre is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Houghton Regis Dental Centre located? Houghton Regis Dental Centre is located in Dunstable. How many orthodontists are there in Dunstable? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Dunstable, of which Houghton Regis Dental Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Houghton Regis Dental 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 Houghton Regis Dental Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic (Dunstable, under a mile away), Dunstable Dental Practice (Dunstable, about 1 mile away), and Dr Jilpa Patel (Dunstable, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Houghton Regis Dental Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Houghton Regis Dental Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dunstable View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dunstable) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [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) [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 Houghton Regis Dental Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From Houghton Regis Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic), Dunstable | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (95) | | [Dunstable Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice), Dunstable | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (381) | | [Dr Jilpa Patel](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-jilpa-patel), Dunstable | 1.1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (12) | | [THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre), Luton | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic), Dunstable | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (52) | | [Darrell House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darrell-house-dental-practice), Dunstable | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (468) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Houghton Regis Dental Centre. [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic — Dunstable (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic) [Dunstable Dental Practice — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice) [Dr Jilpa Patel — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-jilpa-patel) [THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE — Luton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre) [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic) [Darrell House Dental Practice — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darrell-house-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dunstable](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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