Orthodontic practices near Great Abington
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Abington, 17 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, 5.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 5.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 5.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 5.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| DentastiqueCambridge | 5.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 5.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (350 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Abington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 5.0 miles north-west; the next are Saffron Walden (7.0 miles south) and Newmarket (11.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 5.0 miles north-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 7.0 miles south |
| Newmarket | 1 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 16.9 miles north-west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 17.4 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 17.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Abington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 5.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Abington 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 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,287 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 188 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 181st closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sawston Village College — 2.4 miles Linton Village College — 2.6 miles The Netherhall School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,964 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic, Cambridge — 5 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 7 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 24 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 Great Abington
From Great Abington the nearest practice is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, 5 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 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentastique (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Great Abington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Abington are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Great Abington to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Abington
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Orthodontist in Great Abington: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Great Abington keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Great Abington and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Great Abington in context
Officially, Great Abington is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.4% of Great Abington's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Great Abington, 7.1% of the 1,287 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Great Abington attend schools such as Sawston Village College (2.4 miles) and Linton Village College (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Great Abington sits among the less deprived areas of England.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Babraham, Little Abington, Hildersham, Pampisford, Hinxton, and Sawston.
Practice signals around Great Abington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Abington itself. The nearest we do hold are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 5 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 7 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 12 miles away.
Facts about Great Abington
Babraham is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Great Abington.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Great Abington
Many people in Great Abington 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Great Abington
Every case in Great Abington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Great Abington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Great Abington has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Great Abington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Abington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Abington
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Babraham, Little Abington, Hildersham, Pampisford, Hinxton, and Sawston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Abington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Abington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Abington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Abington is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 5.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Devonshire House Dental Practice (5.2 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Abington?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Abington, 17 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Abington?
The nearest practice to Great Abington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, about 5.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.4 miles) and Anglia Orthodontics (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Abington, Cambridgeshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Abington, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.