--- title: "Orthodontists in Castor, Peterborough | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/castor description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Castor, Peterborough: 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 Castor Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Castor, Peterborough by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Castor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/castor) ## Compare Orthodontists in Castor 2 practices are on our register for Castor. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [American Orthodontics UK Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/american-orthodontics-uk-ltd) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [MDC - Modern Dentistry Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mdc-modern-dentistry-centre) PE2 6LR | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Castor at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Peterborough | | 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 1,393 | | Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,793 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England | | Access within Peterborough | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Peterborough | | Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Bushfield Academy — 2.6 miles Jack Hunt Academy — 3.0 miles Nene Park Academy — 3.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,212 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 86 schools, 41,771 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 [Ailsworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ailsworth) [Water Newton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/water-newton) [Alwalton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/alwalton) [Lynch Wood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lynch-wood) [Orton Northgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/orton-northgate) [Orton Brimbles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/orton-brimbles) [All Areas in Peterborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/peterborough) 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 Castor How many orthodontists are there in Castor? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Castor. Which orthodontist in Castor has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, MDC - Modern Dentistry Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Castor: 4.9 from 29 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Castor? 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. 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