--- title: "The Dental Studio | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio description: "The Dental Studio is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 4.9/5 from 188 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Dental Studio 236 Bergholt Rd, Colchester CO4 5AS, UK, [Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) CO4 5AS 4.9 (188 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Retainers [01206 845891](tel:01206 845891) [Visit Website](https://the-dental-studio.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10664279947367811575&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hello@the-dental-studio.com) ## About This Practice The Dental Studio provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Colchester. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 188 reviews. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Colchester. The Dental Studio is located at 236 Bergholt Rd, Colchester CO4 5AS, UK (CO4 5AS). The Dental Studio is one of 14 orthodontic practices we track in Colchester. Other practices nearby include Colchester Smiles in Colchester (under a mile away), Mile End Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (about 1 mile away). This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. ## The Dental Studio at a Glance | Address | 236 Bergholt Rd, Colchester CO4 5AS, UK, Colchester, CO4 5AS | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 188 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Colchester Smiles, 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 The Dental Studio Around The Dental Studio the 2021 Census counts 1,881 residents, with 7.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. St Helena School is the closest secondary school, 0.8 miles from the practice. The Dental Studio is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,881 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 37.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Helena School (0.8 miles); The Trinity School (0.9 miles); Colchester Royal Grammar School (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (10 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in CO4 | 10,257 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CO4 | 17% | | Residents per square kilometre in CO4 | 2,559 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CO4 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/co4) ## 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. The Dental Studio 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 Studio offer NHS treatment? The Dental Studio offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does The Dental Studio offer? The Dental Studio offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does The Dental Studio offer a free consultation? The Dental Studio is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Where is The Dental Studio located? The Dental Studio is located in Colchester. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which The Dental Studio is one. What other orthodontists are near The Dental Studio? The nearest other practices on our register are Colchester Smiles (Colchester, under a mile away), Mile End Dental Clinic (Colchester, under a mile away), and North Hill Dental (Colchester, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Dental Studio, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Dental Studio on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Colchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [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 insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [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 Studio on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Colchester Smiles, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Dental Studio | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Colchester Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles), Colchester | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (105) | | [Mile End Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic), Colchester | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (344) | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | | [North Hill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care), Colchester | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) | | [Optident Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic), Colchester | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) | | [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice), Colchester | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Dental Studio. [Colchester Smiles — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/colchester-smiles) [Mile End Dental Clinic — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mile-end-dental-clinic) [North Hill Dental — Colchester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [North Hill Dental Care — Colchester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care) [Optident Dental Clinic — Colchester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic) [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice — Colchester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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