--- title: "Orthodontists in Colchester, Essex | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester description: "Compare 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, Essex: 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 Colchester Compare 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, Essex by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) ## Compare Orthodontists in Colchester 14 practices are on our register for Colchester. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Colchester Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-orthodontic-centre) CO4 9YQ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Colchester Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles) CO4 5EG | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (105 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice) CO3 3JA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (269 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dentoworld](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (210 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Hello Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hello-dental) CO4 9QQ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Mile End Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic) CO4 5EG | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (344 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Mulberry Clinics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics) CO3 3JB | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (147 reviews) | Under a mile | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (580 reviews) | Under a mile | | [North Hill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care) CO1 1PX | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (42 reviews) | Under a mile | | [North Hill Dental Layer Road](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-layer-road) | Not listed | Private | 4.4 (195 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Optident Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic) CO2 7AD | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (377 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio) CO4 5AS | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (188 reviews) | 1 miles | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic-2) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (735 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Whitefern Dental Health](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitefern-dental-health) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (122 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Colchester at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Colchester | | NHS dental services | NHS Essex 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 121,859 | | Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,198 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 44.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 48.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,245 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England | | Access within Essex | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex | | Nearest secondary schools | St Helena School — 0.5 miles Colchester Royal Grammar School — 0.6 miles St Benedict's Catholic College — 1.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,506 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 [Braiswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/braiswick) [Old Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/old-heath) [Mile End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mile-end) [Berechurch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/berechurch) [The Hythe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-hythe) [Greenstead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/greenstead) [All Areas in Essex](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/essex) 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 Colchester How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? There are 14 orthodontic practices on our register for Colchester, 9 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Colchester offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Colchester: Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester Smiles, Creffield Lodge Dental Practice, Hello Dental, Mile End Dental Clinic, Mulberry Clinics, North Hill Dental Care, Optident Dental Clinic. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Colchester has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Hello Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Colchester: 5.0 from 331 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Colchester? 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 Colchester, Essex | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. 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