Orthodontic practices near Flint Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Flint Cross; 13 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is Dentastique in Cambridge, 7.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DentastiqueCambridge | 7.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 7.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flint Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 7.4 miles north; the next are Saffron Walden (8.8 miles south-east) and Biggleswade (13.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 7.4 miles north |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Biggleswade | 3 | 13.3 miles west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 14.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flint Cross
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), 15.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 15.6 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 10.1 miles north |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 13.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flint Cross 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,971 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 275th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Melbourn Village College — 1.8 miles King James Academy Royston — 2.8 miles Bassingbourn Village College — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,506 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentastique, Cambridge — 7 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 9 miles SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Biggleswade — 13 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 | 13 within 10 miles, 45 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 Flint Cross
The nearest practice to Flint Cross is Dentastique in Cambridge, 7.4 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 13 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentastique (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Flint Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 Flint Cross are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Flint Cross 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flint Cross
Cambridgeshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Flint Cross
Orthodontist in Flint Cross: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Flint Cross. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Flint Cross or another part of Cambridgeshire.
Area profile for Flint Cross
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Flint Cross sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.4% of Flint Cross's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,971 residents in the neighbourhood around Flint Cross, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. People in Flint Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Flint Cross attend schools such as Melbourn Village College (1.8 miles) and King James Academy Royston (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Flint Cross falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Flint Cross is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Flint Cross
Melbourn is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Flint Cross.
Useful local orthodontic context for Flint Cross
There is no orthodontist on our records in Flint Cross itself. The nearest recorded are Dentastique in Cambridge, about 7 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9 miles away; and SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Biggleswade, about 13 miles away.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Fowlmere, Melbourn, Barley, Great Chishill, Meldreth, and Shepreth.
The Orthodontic Journey in Flint Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Flint Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Flint Cross
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Flint Cross
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Flint Cross. Flint Cross is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Flint Cross's under-16 share sits at 19.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,971 residents in the neighbourhood around Flint Cross, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. People in Flint Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Flint Cross attend schools such as Melbourn Village College (1.8 miles) and King James Academy Royston (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Flint Cross sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Flint Cross is about 38 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Flint Cross
The orthodontic landscape in Flint Cross offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Flint Cross 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 Flint Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flint Cross
This section helps connect Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Fowlmere, Melbourn, Barley, Great Chishill, Meldreth, and Shepreth can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flint Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flint Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flint Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flint Cross is Dentastique in Cambridge, about 7.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Autograph Dental Cambridge (7.6 miles) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flint Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Flint Cross, 13 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flint Cross?
The nearest practice to Flint Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, about 8.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Flint Cross, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.