--- title: "Orthodontists in Colne, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colne description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Colne, Lancashire: 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 Colne Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Colne, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Colne](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colne) ## Compare Orthodontists in Colne 2 practices are on our register for Colne. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Colne Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colne-dental-care) BB8 0BP | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (64 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smyli Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smyli-orthodontics) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | ## Colne at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Pendle | | NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 | 20,118 | | Residents under 16 | 25.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,534 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 32.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,740 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 26.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England | | Access within Lancashire | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 23 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Colne Park High School — 0.6 miles Colne Primet Academy — 1.1 miles Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School — 1.3 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,652 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Lenches](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lenches) [Carry Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carry-bridge) [Primet Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/primet-bridge) [Foulridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/foulridge) [Hey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hey) [Cotton Tree](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cotton-tree) [All Areas in Lancashire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/lancashire) 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 Colne How many orthodontists are there in Colne? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Colne, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Colne offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Colne: Colne Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Colne has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Colne Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Colne: 4.9 from 64 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Colne? 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 Colne, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colne](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colne) ## 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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