Orthodontic practices near Buckworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buckworth; 1 practice within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia OrthodonticsHuntingdon | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Spire DentalSaint Neots | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (451 reviews) |
| Priory Park Dental PracticeSaint Neots | 10.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| MDC - Modern Dentistry CentreCastor | 11.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| ZYMA OrthodonticsPapworth Everard | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| London Road Dental PracticePeterborough | 12.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (38 reviews) |
| WeCare Dental - StangroundPeterborough | 13.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 13.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huntingdon, 5.6 miles south-east; the next are Saint Neots (10.6 miles south) and Castor (11.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 10.6 miles south |
| Castor | 2 | 11.8 miles north |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Peterborough | 10 | 12.8 miles north |
| Rushden | 2 | 13.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Priors Hall Dental in Corby (5.0 from 336 reviews), 16.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall DentalCorby | 5.0 (336 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-west |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) | 13.3 miles north |
| Kettering Dental & Implant ClinicKettering | 4.9 (798 reviews) | 17.5 miles west |
| Old School House Orthodontic CentreKettering | 4.9 (315 reviews) | 17.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Huntingdonshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,530 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 | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 207th 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 | Sawtry Village Academy — 4.1 miles Hinchingbrooke School — 5.8 miles St Peter's School — 6.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Anglia Orthodontics, Huntingdon — 6 miles Spire Dental, Saint Neots — 11 miles MDC - Modern Dentistry Centre, Castor — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 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 Buckworth
From Buckworth the nearest practice is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Anglia Orthodontics (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Oralcare (14.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Buckworth list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buckworth are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, 5.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckworth to Anglia Orthodontics is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckworth
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Orthodontist in Buckworth: This page was put together for people in Buckworth who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Buckworth itself or elsewhere in Cambridgeshire.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Hamerton, Coppingford, Steeple Gidding, Little Gidding, Spaldwick, and Alconbury are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Buckworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Buckworth itself. The closest on record are Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 6 miles away; Spire Dental in Saint Neots, about 11 miles away; and MDC - Modern Dentistry Centre in Castor, about 12 miles away.
Area profile for Buckworth
By ONS classification, Buckworth falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Buckworth sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.9% of Buckworth's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,530 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckworth, 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 Buckworth; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Buckworth are served by secondary schools including Sawtry Village Academy (4.1 miles) and Hinchingbrooke School (5.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Buckworth close to the England median.
About Buckworth
The nearest other location we cover is Hamerton, around 3 km to the north-west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Buckworth
Many people in Buckworth 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 Buckworth
Practices serving Buckworth differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Buckworth is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Buckworth has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,530 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckworth, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Buckworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Buckworth are served by secondary schools including Sawtry Village Academy (4.1 miles) and Hinchingbrooke School (5.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Buckworth close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Buckworth Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Buckworth can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Buckworth — Local Context
Provision in Buckworth varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Buckworth as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Buckworth. Census data puts only 13.9% of Buckworth's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Buckworth, 6.3% of the 1,530 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Buckworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Buckworth are Sawtry Village Academy (4.1 miles) and Hinchingbrooke School (5.8 miles). Buckworth sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckworth. The nearest we do hold are Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 6 miles away; Spire Dental in Saint Neots, about 11 miles away; and MDC - Modern Dentistry Centre in Castor, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckworth
These links help widen your research beyond Buckworth, Cambridgeshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Hamerton, Coppingford, Steeple Gidding, Little Gidding, Spaldwick, and Alconbury.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Buckworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckworth is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Spire Dental (10.6 miles) and Priory Park Dental Practice (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckworth, 1 practice within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Huntingdon, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckworth?
The nearest practice to Buckworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Peterborough Dental Hub (13.3 miles) and Saving Smiles Northampton (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckworth, Cambridgeshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckworth, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.