--- title: "Optident Dental Clinic | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic description: "Optident Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 4.8/5 from 377 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Optident Dental Clinic 37 St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AD, UK, [Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) CO2 7AD 4.8 (377 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01206 544156](tel:01206 544156) [Visit Website](https://www.optidentdentalclinic.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12577381705253377525&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Optident Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Colchester, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are North Hill Dental Care in Colchester (under a mile away), The Smile Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (under a mile away). 377 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. You'll find the practice at 37 St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AD, UK, CO2 7AD. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is one of 14 practices on our Colchester register. ## Optident Dental Clinic at a Glance | Address | 37 St John's St, Colchester CO2 7AD, UK, Colchester, CO2 7AD | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 377 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | North Hill Dental Care, Colchester — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Optident Dental Clinic The neighbourhood around Optident Dental Clinic has 1,119 residents and 1.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Colchester Royal Grammar School, 0.5 miles away. Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,119 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.5% aged 16 to 24 and 48.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Colchester Royal Grammar School (0.5 miles); St Helena School (0.6 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (9 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in CO2 | 11,762 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CO2 | 15.4% | | Residents per square kilometre in CO2 | 3,317 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CO2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/co2) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. Optident Dental Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Optident Dental Clinic offer NHS treatment? Optident Dental Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Optident Dental Clinic offer? Optident Dental Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Optident Dental Clinic offer payment plans? Optident Dental Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Optident Dental Clinic accessible? Optident Dental Clinic is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Optident Dental Clinic located? Optident Dental Clinic is located in Colchester. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which Optident Dental Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Optident Dental Clinic? 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. What other orthodontists are near Optident Dental Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are North Hill Dental Care (Colchester, under a mile away), The Smile Clinic (Colchester, under a mile away), and North Hill Dental (Colchester, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Optident Dental Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Optident Dental Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Colchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Optident Dental Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Hill Dental Care, under a mile away. | Practice | From Optident Dental Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [North Hill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care), Colchester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic-2), Colchester | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.6 (735) | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | | [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice), Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) | | [Mulberry Clinics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics), Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) | | [Dentoworld](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld), Colchester | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Optident Dental Clinic. [North Hill Dental Care — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care) [The Smile Clinic — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic-2) [North Hill Dental — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice) [Mulberry Clinics — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics) [Dentoworld — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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