--- title: "Orthodontists in Dunstable | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable description: "Compare 9 orthodontic practices in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire: 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 Dunstable Compare 9 orthodontic practices in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Dunstable](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dunstable) ## Compare Orthodontists in Dunstable 9 practices are on our register for Dunstable. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cobham Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (18 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Darrell House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darrell-house-dental-practice) LU6 1SE | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (468 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dr Jilpa Patel](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-jilpa-patel) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (12 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Dunstable Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice) LU6 1JJ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.7 (381 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Floss and Smile Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/floss-and-smile-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (237 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic) LU5 4BT | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (52 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Houghton Regis Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/houghton-regis-dental-centre) LU5 5BJ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (662 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Queensbury Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensbury-dental-practice) LU6 3BS | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (374 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic) LU5 5ES | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (95 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Dunstable at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Central Bedfordshire | | 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 | 51,973 | | Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,542 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 43% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 24% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,253 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England | | Access within Central Bedfordshire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 145 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Central Bedfordshire | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Priory Academy — 0.5 miles All Saints Academy Dunstable — 0.6 miles Queensbury Academy — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,270 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 134 schools, 49,817 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 [Houghton Regis](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-regis) [Beecroft](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/beecroft) [Stipers Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stipers-hill) [Tithe Farm](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tithe-farm) [Houghton Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-park) [Chalk Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chalk-hill) [All Areas in Central Bedfordshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/central-bedfordshire) 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 Dunstable How many orthodontists are there in Dunstable? There are 9 orthodontic practices on our register for Dunstable, 5 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Dunstable offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Dunstable: Darrell House Dental Practice, Dunstable Dental Practice, Great Northern Road Dental Clinic, Houghton Regis Dental Centre, Queensbury Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Dunstable has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Queensbury Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Dunstable: 4.9 from 374 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Dunstable? 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 Dunstable | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunstable) ## 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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