Orthodontic practices near Duxford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Duxford; 17 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Dentastique in Cambridge, 5.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DentastiqueCambridge | 5.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 5.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 6.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 6.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duxford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 5.7 miles north; the next are Saffron Walden (5.9 miles south-east) and Newmarket (14.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 5.7 miles north |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Newmarket | 1 | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 15.1 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 15.2 miles south |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 16.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Duxford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 19.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 18.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duxford 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 | 2,099 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,459 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% 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 | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 214th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sawston Village College — 2.5 miles Linton Village College — 4.8 miles Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,198 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentastique, Cambridge — 6 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 6 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 31 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 Duxford
From Duxford the nearest practice is Dentastique in Cambridge, 5.7 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentastique (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (7.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Duxford list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Duxford are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Duxford to Dentastique is roughly 15 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 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 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 Duxford
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Orthodontist in Duxford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Duxford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Duxford and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Duxford — a small village with a population of around 2,099 — is covered on this page specifically.
Duxford in numbers
Duxford is home to around 2,099 people, classing it as a small village within Cambridgeshire. Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Hinxton, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Duxford
ONS classifies Duxford as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Duxford sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Duxford's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,459 residents in Duxford's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Duxford; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Duxford attend schools such as Sawston Village College (2.5 miles) and Linton Village College (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Duxford falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hinxton, Whittlesford, Ickleton, Pampisford, Sawston, and Great Chesterford.
Practice signals around Duxford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Duxford itself. The nearest recorded are Dentastique in Cambridge, about 6 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 6 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 15 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Duxford
Many people in Duxford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Duxford
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Duxford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Duxford
Patients in Duxford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Duxford offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Duxford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duxford
If Duxford, Cambridgeshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hinxton, Whittlesford, Ickleton, Pampisford, Sawston, and Great Chesterford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Duxford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duxford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duxford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duxford is Dentastique in Cambridge, about 5.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (5.9 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duxford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Duxford, 17 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duxford?
The nearest practice to Duxford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (6.2 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duxford, Cambridgeshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Duxford, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.