Orthodontic practices near Clements
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clements; 1 practice within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 13.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 13.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 13.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 14.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 14.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 14.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clements with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles south-west; the next are Newmarket (11.4 miles north) and Sudbury (13.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 11.4 miles north |
| Sudbury | 1 | 13.0 miles east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Braintree | 3 | 14.8 miles south |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 16.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clements
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clements at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Suffolk |
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,306 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,044 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 448th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Manor Academy — 0.4 miles Samuel Ward Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,836 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 9 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 11 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 13 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 33 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 Clements
From Clements the nearest practice is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.1 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 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Clements list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Clements are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clements to The Walden Dental 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 240 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 25.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clements
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Useful local orthodontic context for Clements
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clements. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 13 miles away.
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What official data says about Clements
Clements — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Clements skews family-heavy: 23.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Clements, 10.2% of the 2,306 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clements has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Families in Clements are served by secondary schools including Castle Manor Academy (0.4 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (1.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Clements falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
Clements at a glance
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All Orthodontic Options in Clements Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Clements
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The Orthodontic Journey in Clements
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What to Ask Before You Commit in Clements
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clements
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clements
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clements often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clements?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clements is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Baxter's Family Dental (11.4 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clements?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clements, 1 practice within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clements?
The nearest practice to Clements that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (11.4 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clements, Suffolk?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clements, Suffolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.