--- title: "Orthodontists in Reading, Reading | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/reading description: "Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Reading, Reading: 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 Reading Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Reading, Reading by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/reading) ## Compare Orthodontists in Reading 13 practices are on our register for Reading. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Beech Lane Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/beech-lane-dental-care) RG6 5PT | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (184 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Caversham Heights Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/caversham-heights-dental-practice) RG4 7LR | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (263 reviews) | 1 miles | | [DrBK Clinic Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/drbk-clinic-reading) | Not listed | Private | 4.7 (107 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Earley Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/earley-dental-practice) RG6 1JS | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (389 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Kendrick View Dental Practice - Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kendrick-view-dental-practice-reading) RG1 5BL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (231 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Markham Associates Dental Surgeons](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/markham-associates-dental-surgeons) RG1 7UY | Clear Aligners | Private | 4.8 (306 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery & Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/maxillofacial-oral-surgery-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | | [Medicare Clinic - Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/medicare-clinic-reading) RG30 1HL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (1,324 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/puresmile-reading-dental-and-implants) RG1 2EG | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 3.7 (245 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Reading Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/reading-smiles) RG1 2BH | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (734 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Riverside Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riverside-dental-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (89 reviews) | Under a mile | | [THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre-reading-ltd) RG1 5LU | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Toothpick Dental Staff Agency Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/toothpick-dental-staff-agency-ltd) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (75 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Reading at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Reading | | NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley 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 | 318,014 | | Residents under 16 | 10.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,168 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.5% aged 16 to 24 and 60.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 69.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,814 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 9.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England | | Access within Reading | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 8 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.2% here, against 7.7% across neighbourhoods in Reading | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 37 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Kendrick School — 0.7 miles River Academy — 0.7 miles Reading School — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,210 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 72 schools, 26,939 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 [Caversham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/caversham) [Lower Caversham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-caversham) [Hemdean Bottom](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hemdean-bottom) [The Mount](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-mount) [Emmer Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/emmer-green) [Southcote](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/southcote) [All Areas in Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/reading) 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 Reading How many orthodontists are there in Reading? There are 13 orthodontic practices on our register for Reading, 5 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Reading offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Reading: Earley Dental Practice, Kendrick View Dental Practice - Reading, Medicare Clinic - Reading, Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants, THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Reading has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Earley Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Reading: 5.0 from 389 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Reading? 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 Reading, Reading | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/reading](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/reading) ## 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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