--- title: "Latchford and Latchford | Orthodontist in Bedford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/latchford-and-latchford description: "Latchford and Latchford is an orthodontic practice in Bedford. Rated 4.7/5 from 15 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Latchford and Latchford 49 Castle Rd, Bedford MK40 3PL, UK, [Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) MK40 3PL 4.7 (15 reviews) Lingual Braces [01234 348899](tel:01234 348899) [Visit Website](http://www.latchfordandlatchford.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14150004955176920131&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@latchfordandlatchford.co.uk) ## About This Practice Latchford and Latchford is an orthodontic practice in Bedford. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 4.7/5 across 15 reviews. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, including this one. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford (under a mile away), Bedford Braces in Bedford (under a mile away), and De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice in Bedford (under a mile away). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. Across the practices we list in Bedford, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. The practice address is 49 Castle Rd, Bedford MK40 3PL, UK, postcode MK40 3PL. The practice offers Lingual Braces. ## Latchford and Latchford at a Glance | Address | 49 Castle Rd, Bedford MK40 3PL, UK, Bedford, MK40 3PL | | --- | --- | | 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 | | Treatments listed | Lingual Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | John Evans Orthodontic Practice, Bedford — 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 Latchford and Latchford Latchford and Latchford sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,125 residents, 3.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Castle Newnham School (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 15 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,125 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 41.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Castle Newnham School (0.4 miles); Bedford Free School (0.5 miles); Goldington Academy (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (9 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in MK40 | 11,850 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in MK40 | 45% | | Residents per square kilometre in MK40 | 4,624 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the MK40 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/mk40) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bedford 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. Latchford and Latchford is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Latchford and Latchford offer NHS treatment? Latchford and Latchford offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Latchford and Latchford offer? Latchford and Latchford offers Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Latchford and Latchford run by a specialist orthodontist? Latchford and Latchford is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Latchford and Latchford treat children as well as adults? Latchford and Latchford is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is Latchford and Latchford accessible? Latchford and Latchford is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Latchford and Latchford located? Latchford and Latchford is located in Bedford. How many orthodontists are there in Bedford? We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, of which Latchford and Latchford is one. What other orthodontists are near Latchford and Latchford? The nearest other practices on our register are John Evans Orthodontic Practice (Bedford, under a mile away), Bedford Braces (Bedford, under a mile away), and De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice (Bedford, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Latchford and Latchford, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Latchford and Latchford on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bedford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bedford) [Lingual braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/lingual-braces) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [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 Latchford and Latchford on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is John Evans Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Latchford and Latchford | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [John Evans Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/john-evans-orthodontic-practice), Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (10) | | [Bedford Braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces), Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (4) | | [De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/de-ientes-dental-bedford-dental-practice), Bedford | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (114) | | [Teamcare Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teamcare-dental-practice), Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (295) | | [BEDFORD BRACES LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces-ltd), Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-sedation-clinic), Bedford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (87) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Latchford and Latchford. [John Evans Orthodontic Practice — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/john-evans-orthodontic-practice) [Bedford Braces — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces) [De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/de-ientes-dental-bedford-dental-practice) [Teamcare Dental Practice — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teamcare-dental-practice) [BEDFORD BRACES LTD — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces-ltd) [Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic — Bedford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-sedation-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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