--- title: "The Smile Clinic | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic-2 description: "The Smile Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 4.6/5 from 735 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # The Smile Clinic 61 Mill Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5LE, UK, [Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) 4.6 (735 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01206 851448](tel:01206 851448) [Visit Website](http://www.thesmileclinic.uk.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4023632563888724713&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@thesmileclinic.uk.com) ## About This Practice The Smile Clinic is a registered orthodontic provider serving Colchester and the surrounding area. The Smile Clinic is located at 61 Mill Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5LE, UK. Other practices nearby include Optident Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), Dentoworld in Colchester (under a mile away), and North Hill Dental in Colchester (under a mile away). Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Patients have rated this practice 4.6/5 across 735 reviews. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. The Smile Clinic is one of 14 orthodontic practices we track in Colchester. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners among its available treatments. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.6 is below that. ## The Smile Clinic at a Glance | Address | 61 Mill Rd, Mile End, Colchester CO4 5LE, UK, Colchester | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 735 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Optident Dental Clinic, 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 Smile Clinic The neighbourhood around The Smile Clinic has 1,119 residents and 1.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Colchester Royal Grammar School, 0.7 miles away. The Smile Clinic is one of 14 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 14 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 12th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,119 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.5% aged 16 to 24 and 48.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Colchester Royal Grammar School (0.7 miles); St Helena School (0.7 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (8 offer NHS, 8 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 12th of 14 rated practices within three miles | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does The Smile Clinic offer NHS treatment? The Smile Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does The Smile Clinic offer? The Smile Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does The Smile Clinic offer payment plans? The Smile Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is The Smile Clinic accessible? The Smile Clinic is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is The Smile Clinic located? The Smile Clinic is located in Colchester. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which The Smile Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at The Smile Clinic? 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 Smile Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are Optident Dental Clinic (Colchester, under a mile away), Dentoworld (Colchester, under a mile away), and North Hill Dental (Colchester, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at The Smile Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Smile Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Colchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [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 Smile Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Optident Dental Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From The Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Optident Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic), Colchester | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) | | [Dentoworld](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld), Colchester | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | | [North Hill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care), Colchester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) | | [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice), Colchester | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) | | [Mulberry Clinics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics), Colchester | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from The Smile Clinic. [Optident Dental Clinic — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic) [Dentoworld — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld) [North Hill Dental — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [North Hill Dental Care — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care) [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice) [Mulberry Clinics — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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