--- title: "Orthodontists in Bedford, Bedford | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford description: "Compare 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, Bedford: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Bedford Compare 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, Bedford by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bedford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Bedford 15 practices are on our register for Bedford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5 De Parys Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/5-de-parys-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (34 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-house-dental-practice-bedford) MK40 2RN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (292 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Adelaide Square Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-square-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (172 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Bedford Braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces) MK40 3LH | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (4 reviews) | Under a mile | | [BEDFORD BRACES LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-braces-ltd) MK40 3LH | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-sedation-clinic) MK40 2PN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (87 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Bedford Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-studio) MK40 1QE | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.0 (131 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-specialist-orthodontic-practice) MK40 2QW | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (61 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Chrysalis Dental Practice and Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chrysalis-dental-practice-and-implant-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.7 (239 reviews) | 2 miles | | [De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/de-ientes-dental-bedford-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (114 reviews) | Under a mile | | [John Evans Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/john-evans-orthodontic-practice) MK40 3LH | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.6 (10 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Latchford and Latchford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/latchford-and-latchford) MK40 3PL | Lingual Braces | Private | 4.7 (15 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smile & Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontic-clinic) MK42 9DJ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (45 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Teamcare Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/teamcare-dental-practice) MK40 3LH | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (295 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Centre Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre-bedford) MK40 4GH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (340 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Bedford at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Bedford | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 106,940 | | Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,890 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.2% aged 16 to 24 and 47.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 33.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,287 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England | | Access within Bedford | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 84 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Bedford | | Nearest secondary schools | Bedford Free School — 0.2 miles Castle Newnham School — 1.0 miles Bedford Academy — 1.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 9,315 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 85 schools, 36,311 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Fenlake](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fenlake) [Elstow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/elstow) [Putnoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/putnoe) [Eastcotts](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eastcotts) [Kempston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kempston) [Brickhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brickhill) [All Areas in Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/bedford) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Bedford How many orthodontists are there in Bedford? There are 15 orthodontic practices on our register for Bedford, 8 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Bedford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Bedford: Bedford Braces, BEDFORD BRACES LTD, Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic, Bedford Dental Studio, Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice, John Evans Orthodontic Practice, Smile & Orthodontic Clinic, Teamcare Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Bedford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Dental Centre Bedford has the highest average rating on our register for Bedford: 5.0 from 340 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Bedford, Bedford | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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