--- title: "Reading Smiles | Orthodontist in Reading" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/reading-smiles description: "Reading Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Reading. Rated 4.9/5 from 734 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Reading Smiles 6 Broad St, Reading RG1 2BH, UK, [Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/reading) RG1 2BH 4.9 (734 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces Retainers [0118 957 6600](tel:0118 957 6600) [Visit Website](https://reading-smiles.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15222096160115822104&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Reading Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Reading. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Reading. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. The practice address is 6 Broad St, Reading RG1 2BH, UK, postcode RG1 2BH. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 734 reviews. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, depending on suitability. We currently track 13 orthodontic practices in Reading, including this one. This is a private orthodontic practice. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. On-site parking is reported to be available. Remote or virtual consultations are reported to be available before an in-person visit. Other practices nearby include Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants in Reading (under a mile away), Toothpick Dental Staff Agency Ltd in Reading (under a mile away), and DrBK Clinic Reading in Reading (under a mile away). ## Reading Smiles at a Glance | Address | 6 Broad St, Reading RG1 2BH, UK, Reading, RG1 2BH | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 734 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants, Reading — 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 Reading Smiles The neighbourhood around Reading Smiles has 2,168 residents and 2.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Kendrick School is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 15 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 7th of 15 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 37 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,168 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.5% aged 16 to 24 and 60.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Kendrick School (0.4 miles); Reading School (0.8 miles); River Academy (0.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (6 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 8 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 37 miles) | | Residents in RG1 | 10,428 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in RG1 | 52% | | Residents per square kilometre in RG1 | 6,839 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the RG1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/rg1) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board. Reading Smiles is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Reading Smiles offer NHS treatment? Reading Smiles offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Reading Smiles offer? Reading Smiles offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Reading Smiles offer payment plans? Reading Smiles is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Can I get a remote consultation with Reading Smiles? Reading Smiles is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Does Reading Smiles use digital scanning? Reading Smiles is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Reading Smiles accessible? Reading Smiles is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Reading Smiles located? Reading Smiles is located in Reading. How many orthodontists are there in Reading? We currently track 13 orthodontic practices in Reading, of which Reading Smiles is one. What other orthodontists are near Reading Smiles? The nearest other practices on our register are Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants (Reading, under a mile away), Toothpick Dental Staff Agency Ltd (Reading, under a mile away), and DrBK Clinic Reading (Reading, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Reading Smiles, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Reading Smiles on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Reading View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/reading) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [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 Reading Smiles on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants, under a mile away. | Practice | From Reading Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/puresmile-reading-dental-and-implants), Reading | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 3.7 (245) | | [Toothpick Dental Staff Agency Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/toothpick-dental-staff-agency-ltd), Reading | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (75) | | [DrBK Clinic Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/drbk-clinic-reading), Reading | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (107) | | [Kendrick View Dental Practice - Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kendrick-view-dental-practice-reading), Reading | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (231) | | [Markham Associates Dental Surgeons](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/markham-associates-dental-surgeons), Reading | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 4.8 (306) | | [Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery & Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/maxillofacial-oral-surgery-orthodontics), Reading | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Reading Smiles. [Puresmile Reading Dental And Implants — Reading (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/puresmile-reading-dental-and-implants) [Toothpick Dental Staff Agency Ltd — Reading (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/toothpick-dental-staff-agency-ltd) [DrBK Clinic Reading — Reading (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/drbk-clinic-reading) [Kendrick View Dental Practice - Reading — Reading (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kendrick-view-dental-practice-reading) [Markham Associates Dental Surgeons — Reading (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/markham-associates-dental-surgeons) [Maxillofacial & Oral Surgery & Orthodontics — Reading (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/maxillofacial-oral-surgery-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Reading](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/reading) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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