Orthodontic practices near Down Field
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Down Field; 3 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Ely SmilesEly | 6.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsEly | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 11.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 12.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 12.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 12.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 12.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Down Field with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newmarket, 5.6 miles south; the next are Ely (6.8 miles north-west) and Cambridge (11.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
| Ely | 2 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Cambridge | 16 | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 15.4 miles east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 20.8 miles west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 21.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Down Field
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Down Field at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,461 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 567 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% 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 | 7.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Soham Village College — 1.1 miles Newmarket Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,436 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 6 miles Ely Smiles, Ely — 7 miles St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic, Cambridge — 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 26 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 Down Field
From Down Field the nearest practice is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Anglia Orthodontics (13.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (13.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Down Field list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Down Field are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 5.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Down Field to Baxter's Family Dental 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 10.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Down Field
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Orthodontist in Down Field: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Down Field. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cambridgeshire.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Soham, Fordham, North Field, Landwade, Burwell, and Exning if you are weighing up more than one location.
Where Down Field sits locally
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Fordham, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Down Field
There is no orthodontist on our records in Down Field itself. The nearest recorded are Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 6 miles away; Ely Smiles, about 7 miles away; and St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic in Cambridge, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in Down Field
Down Field's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Down Field falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Down Field skews family-heavy: 22.5% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Down Field, 7.8% of the 2,461 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Down Field usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Down Field are served by secondary schools including Soham Village College (1.1 miles) and Newmarket Academy (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Down Field close to the England median.
Orthodontic Treatments in Down Field
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Down Field can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Down Field
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Down Field
Orthodontic treatment in Down Field is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Down Field follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Down Field. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Down Field
This part of the page places Down Field, Cambridgeshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Soham, Fordham, North Field, Landwade, Burwell, and Exning.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Down Field
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Down Field often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Down Field?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Down Field is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Ely Smiles (6.8 miles) and Anglia Orthodontics (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Down Field?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Down Field, 3 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newmarket, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Down Field?
The nearest practice to Down Field that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 5.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (13.4 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (13.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Down Field, Cambridgeshire?
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 Down Field, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.