Costs in Great Wilbraham at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, Cambridge — 4.9 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge — 5.4 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 17 within 10, 28 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 of 1,036 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 171st closest to a practice of 342 places in the county; the county median is 4.9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Great Wilbraham that list payment plans
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Wilbraham, 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, 4.9 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Devonshire House Dental Practice, 5.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 4.9 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 5.4 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 5.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 5.8 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Wilbraham with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Cambridge, 4.9 miles west; the next are Newmarket (6.8 miles north-east) and Saffron Walden (11.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 4.9 miles west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 11.8 miles south |
| Ely | 2 | 14.6 miles north |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 16.9 miles west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 18.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Wilbraham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 6.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 6.8 miles west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Great Wilbraham, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, the nearest practice on our register (4.9 miles away, about 6.4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £115 | £1,555 to £3,615 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £115 | £2,055 to £4,615 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £55 to £115 | £4,055 to £8,115 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £35 to £55 | £1,535 to £5,555 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £35 to £55 | £2,535 to £5,555 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Great Wilbraham
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Anglia Orthodontics, Cambridge (6.7 miles) | Dentastique (6.7 miles); The Walden Dental Clinic (11.8 miles) | 3 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge (5.4 miles) | Cambridge Dental Hub (5.8 miles); Dentastique (6.7 miles) | 6 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge (5.4 miles) | CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.7 miles); Anglia Orthodontics (6.7 miles) | 7 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge (4.9 miles) | Devonshire House Dental Practice (5.4 miles); Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (5.4 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge (5.4 miles) | Cambridge Dental Hub (5.8 miles); St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (5.8 miles) | 14 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Devonshire House Dental Practice, Cambridge (5.4 miles) | Anglia Orthodontics (6.7 miles); Dentastique (6.7 miles) | 6 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Price is often the deciding factor when choosing orthodontic treatment in Great Wilbraham. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Great Wilbraham usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Great Wilbraham
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Great Wilbraham offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Cost Context for Great Wilbraham
Expect private full fixed brace treatment costs in Great Wilbraham to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
There's no orthodontist on record in Great Wilbraham itself; the nearest dentist, Chapel Dental, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Great Wilbraham sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.3% of Great Wilbraham's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,036 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Wilbraham, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Families in Great Wilbraham are served by secondary schools including Bottisham Village College (2.6 miles) and The Netherhall School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Great Wilbraham among England's less deprived areas. See local practice availability in Great Wilbraham → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
How much do aligners cost in Great Wilbraham?
What you pay for clear aligners in Great Wilbraham reflects the case, not just the brand. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Comparing quotes only makes sense once you know what each one covers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Great Wilbraham
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Great Wilbraham falls into these bands:
Budget aligner options in Great Wilbraham
Lower-cost clear aligners in Great Wilbraham are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Great Wilbraham is available — the markers of genuine value include: an in-person or photo-based clinical assessment before quoting, a clear treatment plan with defined tooth movements, a named GDC-registered clinician overseeing the case, refinement allowances in writing, and retainers included in the base fee.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Great Wilbraham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Wilbraham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Wilbraham is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 4.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Devonshire House Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Wilbraham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Great Wilbraham, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Great Wilbraham offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Great Wilbraham that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Devonshire House Dental Practice in Cambridge, about 5.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cambridge Dental Hub (5.8 miles) and Dentastique (6.7 miles).
What county is Great Wilbraham in?
Great Wilbraham is in Cambridgeshire.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Great Wilbraham?
NHS dental commissioning in Great Wilbraham falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board.
How deprived is Great Wilbraham compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Great Wilbraham is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Great Wilbraham?
Nearby towns include Frog End, Westley Bottom, Lode.
How does case complexity affect cost?
More complex cases require more clinical time, more appointments, and sometimes additional procedures (such as tooth extractions). A mild spacing case costs significantly less than a complex overbite correction. Always confirm whether the quoted fee covers your full case or just a simple scenario.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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