Orthodontic practices near Hazel Stub
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hazel Stub; 1 practice within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 8.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 8.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 11.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 13.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 13.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 13.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 13.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 13.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazel Stub with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 8.4 miles south-west; the next are Newmarket (11.3 miles north) and Cambridge (13.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 11.3 miles north |
| Cambridge | 16 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 13.8 miles east |
| Braintree | 3 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 6 | 17.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hazel Stub
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hazel Stub at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Suffolk |
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,247 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,505 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 410th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Manor Academy — 0.9 miles Samuel Ward Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,836 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 8 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 11 miles Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic, Cambridge — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 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 Hazel Stub
From Hazel Stub the nearest practice is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 8.4 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hazel Stub list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hazel Stub are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hazel Stub to The Walden Dental Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hazel Stub
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Orthodontist in Hazel Stub: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Hazel Stub understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Suffolk, not just Hazel Stub.
Local treatment availability around Hazel Stub
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hazel Stub. The closest on record are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away; and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 13 miles away.
Where Hazel Stub sits locally
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Chimswell, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Hazel Stub
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Hazel Stub sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.2% of Hazel Stub's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,247 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazel Stub, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hazel Stub; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hazel Stub are Castle Manor Academy (0.9 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (1.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hazel Stub falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Chimswell, Hanchett End, Parkway, Clements, Nosterfield End, and Pale Green may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hazel Stub
The orthodontic landscape in Hazel Stub offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hazel Stub — Local Context
What's available in Hazel Stub depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Hazel Stub is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hazel Stub, 8.5% of the 2,247 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Hazel Stub usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Hazel Stub attend schools such as Castle Manor Academy (0.9 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (1.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Hazel Stub among England's less deprived areas. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hazel Stub itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away; and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 13 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hazel Stub
Orthodontic treatment in Hazel Stub is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hazel Stub
- 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
Every case in Hazel Stub follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hazel Stub. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hazel Stub
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hazel Stub, Suffolk. For a broader comparison, pages for Chimswell, Hanchett End, Parkway, Clements, Nosterfield End, and Pale Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hazel Stub
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hazel Stub often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazel Stub?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazel Stub is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Baxter's Family Dental (11.3 miles) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazel Stub?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hazel Stub, 1 practice within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hazel Stub?
The nearest practice to Hazel Stub that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (11.3 miles) and Devonshire House Dental Practice (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hazel Stub, Suffolk?
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 Hazel Stub, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.