--- title: "Sharing Smiles | Orthodontist in Luton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sharing-smiles description: "Sharing Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Luton. Rated 3.4/5 from 122 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Sharing Smiles 54 Alma St, Luton LU1 2PL, UK, [Luton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/luton) 3.4 (122 reviews) NHS Braces Retainers [01582 877108](tel:01582 877108) [Visit Website](http://www.sharingsmiles.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14298842623455276391&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@sharingsmiles.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Luton, Sharing Smiles is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This practice lists NHS Braces and Retainers among its available treatments. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Sharing Smiles is located at 54 Alma St, Luton LU1 2PL, UK. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Luton Dental Centre in Luton (under a mile away), Luton Advanced Dental Care in Luton (under a mile away), and Confident Dental Care - Luton in Luton (under a mile away). Across the practices we list in Luton, the review-weighted average rating is 4.5; this practice's 3.4 is below that. Sharing Smiles is one of 6 orthodontic practices we track in Luton. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 3.4/5 across 122 reviews. ## Sharing Smiles at a Glance | Address | 54 Alma St, Luton LU1 2PL, UK, Luton | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 3.4 out of 5 from 122 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Luton Dental Centre, Luton — 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 Sharing Smiles Around Sharing Smiles the 2021 Census counts 1,577 residents, with 3.5% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Denbigh High School (0.8 miles). Sharing Smiles is one of 7 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 7th of 7 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,577 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 21.2% aged 16 to 24 and 46.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Denbigh High School (0.8 miles); Chiltern Academy (1.0 miles); The Stockwood Park Academy (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 28 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Luton 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 Central East Integrated Care Board. Sharing Smiles is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Sharing Smiles offer NHS treatment? Sharing Smiles offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Sharing Smiles offer? Sharing Smiles offers NHS Braces and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is Sharing Smiles located? Sharing Smiles is located in Luton. How many orthodontists are there in Luton? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Luton, of which Sharing Smiles is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Sharing Smiles? 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 Sharing Smiles? The nearest other practices on our register are Luton Dental Centre (Luton, under a mile away), Luton Advanced Dental Care (Luton, under a mile away), and Confident Dental Care - Luton (Luton, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Sharing Smiles, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Sharing Smiles on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Luton View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/luton) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 Sharing Smiles on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Luton Dental Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Sharing Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Luton Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/luton-dental-centre), Luton | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.5 (1,191) | | [Luton Advanced Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/luton-advanced-dental-care), Luton | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (68) | | [Confident Dental Care - Luton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/confident-dental-care-luton), Luton | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (176) | | [U Smile Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/u-smile-dental-practice), Luton | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.4 (106) | | [Vogue Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/vogue-dental-care), Luton | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (190) | | [Cobham Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic), Dunstable | 2.5 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (18) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Sharing Smiles. [Luton Dental Centre — Luton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/luton-dental-centre) [Luton Advanced Dental Care — Luton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/luton-advanced-dental-care) [Confident Dental Care - Luton — Luton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/confident-dental-care-luton) [U Smile Dental Practice — Luton (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/u-smile-dental-practice) [Vogue Dental Care — Luton (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/vogue-dental-care) [Cobham Clinic — Dunstable (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Luton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/luton) ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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