Orthodontic practices near Great Shelford
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Great Shelford, 17 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Dentastique in Cambridge, 1.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DentastiqueCambridge | 1.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 1.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 2.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 3.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 3.4 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 Great Shelford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 1.6 miles north-west; the next are Saffron Walden (9.9 miles south-east) and Papworth Everard (12.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 12.9 miles north-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Biggleswade | 3 | 17.6 miles west |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 18.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Shelford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 2.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 4.0 miles north |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 17.8 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Shelford 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 39.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,334 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology — 1.6 miles Sawston Village College — 1.9 miles Trumpington Community College — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,021 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentastique, Cambridge — 2 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 10 miles ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 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 Great Shelford
Great Shelford is 1.6 miles from Dentastique in Cambridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentastique (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (3.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Great Shelford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Great Shelford are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Shelford
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Orthodontist in Great Shelford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Great Shelford. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cambridgeshire.
Practice signals around Great Shelford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Shelford itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentastique in Cambridge, about 2 miles away; The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 10 miles away; and ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 13 miles away.
Facts about Great Shelford
Freestones Corner is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Great Shelford.
Area profile for Great Shelford
Great Shelford is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Great Shelford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,744 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Shelford, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Shelford is better served than 87% of towns in England. Families in Great Shelford are served by secondary schools including Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (1.6 miles) and Sawston Village College (1.9 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Shelford falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
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Related pages for Freestones Corner, Trumpington, Hauxton, Whittlesford, Sawston, and Cherry Hinton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Shelford
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Great Shelford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Great Shelford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Great Shelford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Great Shelford helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Great Shelford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Shelford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Shelford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Freestones Corner, Trumpington, Hauxton, Whittlesford, Sawston, and Cherry Hinton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Shelford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Shelford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Shelford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Shelford is Dentastique in Cambridge, about 1.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (1.8 miles) and Autograph Dental Cambridge (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Shelford?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Great Shelford, 17 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Shelford?
The nearest practice to Great Shelford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, about 2.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.0 miles) and Anglia Orthodontics (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Shelford, 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 Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.