Orthodontic practices near Hildersham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hildersham; 17 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| DentastiqueCambridge | 7.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 7.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hildersham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 6.2 miles south; the next are Cambridge (6.4 miles north-west) and Newmarket (11.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Cambridge | 16 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 16.9 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 16.9 miles south |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 18.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hildersham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 7.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 16.9 miles south |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hildersham 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 130 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 235th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Linton Village College — 1.2 miles Sawston Village College — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 766 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 6 miles Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic, Cambridge — 6 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 11 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 23 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Chapel Dental — 6 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 Hildersham
From Hildersham the nearest practice is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 6.2 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 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Hildersham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hildersham are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hildersham to The Walden Dental Clinic 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hildersham
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Hildersham in context
Hildersham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Hildersham's under-16 share sits at 19%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hildersham, 7.4% of the 1,477 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Hildersham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Hildersham are served by secondary schools including Linton Village College (1.2 miles) and Sawston Village College (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hildersham sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Local orthodontic signals in Hildersham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hildersham itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 6 miles away; Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 6 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
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About Hildersham
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hildersham
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hildersham
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hildersham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hildersham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hildersham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hildersham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hildersham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hildersham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hildersham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hildersham is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 6.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (6.4 miles) and Devonshire House Dental Practice (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hildersham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hildersham, 17 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hildersham?
The nearest practice to Hildersham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 6.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (6.5 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hildersham, Cambridgeshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hildersham, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.