--- title: "Kempston Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Kempston" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kempston-dental-practice description: "Kempston Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Kempston. Rated 4.9/5 from 428 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Kempston Dental Practice 212 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BL, UK, [Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kempston) MK42 8BL 4.9 (428 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01234 851192](tel:01234 851192) [Visit Website](https://kempstondentalpractice.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6445350310392263504&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Kempston Dental Practice provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Kempston. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are The Dental Centre Bedford in Bedford (about 1 mile away), Smile & Orthodontic Clinic in Bedford (about 1 mile away), and Bedford Dental Studio in Bedford (about 1 mile away). Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. You'll find the practice at 212 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BL, UK, MK42 8BL. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 428 reviews. Kempston Dental Practice is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Kempston. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. ## Kempston Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 212 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BL, UK, Kempston, MK42 8BL | | --- | --- | | 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, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 428 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Dental Centre Bedford, Bedford — 1 miles | | 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 Kempston Dental Practice Around Kempston Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,549 residents, with 6.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Daubeney Academy (0.5 miles). Kempston Dental Practice is one of 16 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,549 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Daubeney Academy (0.5 miles); Kempston Academy (0.9 miles); Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.4 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (8 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in MK42 | 9,038 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in MK42 | 20% | | Residents per square kilometre in MK42 | 1,215 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the MK42 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/mk42) ## NHS Orthodontics in Kempston 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. Kempston Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Kempston Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Kempston Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Kempston Dental Practice offer? Kempston Dental Practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Kempston Dental Practice use digital scanning? Kempston Dental Practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Kempston Dental Practice located? Kempston Dental Practice is located in Bedford. How many orthodontists are there in Kempston? Kempston Dental Practice is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Kempston. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Kempston 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 Kempston Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are The Dental Centre Bedford (Bedford, about 1 mile away), Smile & Orthodontic Clinic (Bedford, about 1 mile away), and Bedford Dental Studio (Bedford, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Kempston Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Kempston Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bedford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kempston) [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 Kempston Dental Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Dental Centre Bedford, 1 miles away. | Practice | From Kempston Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Dental Centre Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre-bedford), Bedford | 1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (340) | | [Smile & Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontic-clinic), Bedford | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (45) | | [Bedford Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-studio), Bedford | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.0 (131) | | [Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-specialist-orthodontic-practice), Bedford | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (61) | | [Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-house-dental-practice-bedford), Bedford | 1.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (292) | | [Adelaide Square Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-square-dental-practice), Bedford | 1.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (172) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Kempston Dental Practice. [The Dental Centre Bedford — Bedford (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre-bedford) [Smile & Orthodontic Clinic — Bedford (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontic-clinic) [Bedford Dental Studio — Bedford (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-studio) [Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-specialist-orthodontic-practice) [Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-house-dental-practice-bedford) [Adelaide Square Dental Practice — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-square-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Kempston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kempston) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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