--- title: "The Orthodontic Centre | Orthodontist in Luton" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre description: "The Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Luton. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE 91 TOMLINSON AVENUE, [LUTON](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/luton) LU4 0QL ## About This Practice THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is a registered orthodontic provider serving Luton and the surrounding area. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Dr Jilpa Patel in Dunstable (under a mile away), Cobham Clinic in Dunstable (under a mile away), and Houghton Regis Dental Centre in Dunstable (about 1 mile away). The practice address is 91 TOMLINSON AVENUE, postcode LU4 0QL. This is one of 6 practices on our Luton register. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. Practice details here are sourced from NHS ODS, England. ## THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE at a Glance | Address | 91 TOMLINSON AVENUE, Luton, LU4 0QL | | --- | --- | | 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 | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dr Jilpa Patel, Dunstable — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE Around THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE the 2021 Census counts 1,831 residents, with 10.6% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The Chalk Hills Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.2 miles from the practice. THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is one of 9 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,831 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Chalk Hills Academy (0.2 miles); Houstone School (1.0 miles); Challney High School for Girls (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (5 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners) | | Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 30 miles) | | Residents in LU4 | 12,380 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in LU4 | 18.3% | | Residents per square kilometre in LU4 | 5,949 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the LU4 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/lu4) ## 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. THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE offer NHS treatment? THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. Where is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE located? THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is located in LUTON. How many orthodontists are there in Luton? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Luton, of which THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE? 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 THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE? The nearest other practices on our register are Dr Jilpa Patel (Dunstable, under a mile away), Cobham Clinic (Dunstable, under a mile away), and Houghton Regis Dental Centre (Dunstable, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Orthodontic Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in LUTON View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/luton) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [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 ORTHODONTIC CENTRE on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dr Jilpa Patel, under a mile away. | Practice | From THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dr Jilpa Patel](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-jilpa-patel), Dunstable | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (12) | | [Cobham Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic), Dunstable | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (18) | | [Houghton Regis Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/houghton-regis-dental-centre), Dunstable | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.7 (662) | | [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic), Dunstable | 1.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (95) | | [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic), Dunstable | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (52) | | [Dunstable Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice), Dunstable | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.7 (381) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE. [Dr Jilpa Patel — Dunstable (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-jilpa-patel) [Cobham Clinic — Dunstable (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cobham-clinic) [Houghton Regis Dental Centre — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/houghton-regis-dental-centre) [The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-implant-and-cosmetic-smiles-clinic) [Great Northern Road Dental Clinic — Dunstable (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-northern-road-dental-clinic) [Dunstable Dental Practice — Dunstable (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunstable-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Luton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/luton) ## Location Map — LUTON LU4 0QL ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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