Orthodontic practices near Balsham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Balsham; 18 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, 8.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 8.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 8.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 8.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 8.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 8.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| DentastiqueCambridge | 9.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Balsham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 8.1 miles north-west; the next are Saffron Walden (8.3 miles south-west) and Newmarket (8.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 6 | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 18.4 miles east |
| Ely | 1 | 18.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Balsham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 9.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.3 miles west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 19.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Balsham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Cambridgeshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,591 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,435 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 293rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Linton Village College — 3.0 miles Castle Manor Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 766 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic, Cambridge — 8 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 8 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Chapel Dental — 5 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Balsham
The nearest practice to Balsham is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, 8.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Walden Dental Clinic (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Balsham list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Balsham are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, 8.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Balsham to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Balsham
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Balsham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cambridgeshire. Balsham — a small village with a population of around 1,591 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Balsham
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Balsham sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.1% of Balsham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,435 residents in the neighbourhood around Balsham, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Balsham; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Balsham attend schools such as Linton Village College (3.0 miles) and Castle Manor Academy (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Balsham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
What local practice data suggests in Balsham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Balsham. The nearest we do hold are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 8 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 9 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Lark Hall Corner, West Wratting, Horseheath, Streetly End, Weston Colville, and Linton if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Balsham
Balsham has a population of around 1,591, making it a small village within Cambridgeshire. The nearest other location we cover is West Wratting, around 2 km to the north-east.
Orthodontic Treatments in Balsham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Balsham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Balsham — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Balsham directly, though Chapel Dental (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Balsham is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Balsham sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.1% of Balsham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,435 residents in Balsham's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. People in Balsham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Balsham attend schools such as Linton Village College (3.0 miles) and Castle Manor Academy (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Balsham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Balsham itself. The closest on record are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 8 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Balsham
Many people in Balsham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Balsham
Balsham has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Chapel Dental — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Balsham — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Balsham's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,435 residents in the neighbourhood around Balsham, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Balsham; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Balsham are Linton Village College (3.0 miles) and Castle Manor Academy (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Balsham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Balsham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Balsham
This part of the page places Balsham, Cambridgeshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lark Hall Corner, West Wratting, Horseheath, Streetly End, Weston Colville, and Linton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Balsham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Balsham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Balsham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Balsham is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 8.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Devonshire House Dental Practice (8.2 miles) and Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Balsham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Balsham, 18 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Balsham?
The nearest practice to Balsham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, about 8.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Walden Dental Clinic (8.3 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Balsham, Cambridgeshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Balsham, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.