--- title: "The Dental Centre Bedford | Orthodontist in Bedford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre-bedford description: "The Dental Centre Bedford is an orthodontic practice in Bedford. Rated 5.0/5 from 340 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Dental Centre Bedford The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH, UK, [Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) MK40 4GH 5.0 (340 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign Retainers [01234 819868](tel:01234 819868) [Visit Website](http://www.dentalcentrebedford.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16574937901697446330&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice The Dental Centre Bedford is a registered orthodontic provider serving Bedford and the surrounding area. The Dental Centre Bedford is located at The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH, UK (MK40 4GH). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Kempston Dental Practice in Kempston (about 1 mile away), Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Bedford (about 2 miles away), and Bedford Dental Studio in Bedford (about 2 miles away). Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 340 reviews. Across the practices we list in Bedford, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 5.0 is above that. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, including this one. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers, depending on suitability. ## The Dental Centre Bedford at a Glance | Address | The Meiklejohn Centre, 5 Kingswood Way, Bedford MK40 4GH, UK, Bedford, MK40 4GH | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 340 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Kempston Dental Practice, Kempston — 1 miles | | 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 The Dental Centre Bedford Around The Dental Centre Bedford the 2021 Census counts 1,522 residents, with 5.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Biddenham International School and Sports College is the closest secondary school, 0.9 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 14 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 14 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,522 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 52% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Biddenham International School and Sports College (0.9 miles); Kempston Academy (1.4 miles); Daubeney Academy (1.6 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (9 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 14 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in MK40 | 11,850 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in MK40 | 45% | | Residents per square kilometre in MK40 | 4,624 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the MK40 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/mk40) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bedford 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. The Dental Centre Bedford is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Dental Centre Bedford offer NHS treatment? The Dental Centre Bedford offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does The Dental Centre Bedford offer? The Dental Centre Bedford offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does The Dental Centre Bedford offer payment plans? The Dental Centre Bedford is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is The Dental Centre Bedford accessible? The Dental Centre Bedford is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is The Dental Centre Bedford located? The Dental Centre Bedford is located in Bedford. How many orthodontists are there in Bedford? We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, of which The Dental Centre Bedford is one. What other orthodontists are near The Dental Centre Bedford? The nearest other practices on our register are Kempston Dental Practice (Kempston, about 1 mile away), Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice (Bedford, about 2 miles away), and Bedford Dental Studio (Bedford, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Dental Centre Bedford, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Dental Centre Bedford on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bedford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bedford) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [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 The Dental Centre Bedford on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Kempston Dental Practice, 1 miles away. | Practice | From The Dental Centre Bedford | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kempston Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kempston-dental-practice), Kempston | 1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (428) | | [Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-specialist-orthodontic-practice), Bedford | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (61) | | [Bedford Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-studio), Bedford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.0 (131) | | [Smile & Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontic-clinic), Bedford | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (45) | | [Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-house-dental-practice-bedford), Bedford | 2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (292) | | [Adelaide Square Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-square-dental-practice), Bedford | 2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (172) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Dental Centre Bedford. [Kempston Dental Practice — Kempston (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kempston-dental-practice) [Bedford Specialist Orthodontic Practice — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-specialist-orthodontic-practice) [Bedford Dental Studio — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bedford-dental-studio) [Smile & Orthodontic Clinic — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-orthodontic-clinic) [Adelaide House Dental Practice - Bedford — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-house-dental-practice-bedford) [Adelaide Square Dental Practice — Bedford (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/adelaide-square-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bedford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bedford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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