Orthodontic practices near Ickleton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ickleton, 15 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 4.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| DentastiqueCambridge | 7.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 7.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 7.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 8.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ickleton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 4.3 miles south-east; the next are Cambridge (7.3 miles north) and Bishops Stortford (13.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 7.3 miles north |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 13.8 miles south |
| Ford | 1 | 13.8 miles south |
| Newmarket | 1 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 17.7 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 Ickleton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 19.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 18.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ickleton 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 |
| Population | 709 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,459 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 139th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sawston Village College — 4.0 miles Saffron Walden County High School — 4.3 miles Linton Village College — 4.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 4 miles Dentastique, Cambridge — 7 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 36 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 Ickleton
The nearest practice to Ickleton is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (4.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ickleton list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ickleton are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ickleton
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Orthodontist in Ickleton: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ickleton understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ickleton or another part of Cambridgeshire. Ickleton — a small village with a population of around 709 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Ickleton
Ickleton has a population of around 709, making it a small village within Cambridgeshire. The nearest other location we cover is Great Chesterford, around 2 km to the south-east.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Hinxton, Great Chesterford, Duxford, Little Chesterford, Pampisford, and Catmere End as well as this one.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ickleton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ickleton itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 4 miles away; Dentastique in Cambridge, about 7 miles away; and Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Ickleton
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ickleton sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ickleton's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,459 residents in Ickleton's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Families in Ickleton are served by secondary schools including Sawston Village College (4.0 miles) and Saffron Walden County High School (4.3 miles). National deprivation data ranks Ickleton among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ickleton is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ickleton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ickleton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ickleton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ickleton
The orthodontic landscape in Ickleton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ickleton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ickleton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ickleton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ickleton, Cambridgeshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hinxton, Great Chesterford, Duxford, Little Chesterford, Pampisford, and Catmere End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ickleton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ickleton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ickleton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ickleton is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dentastique (7.3 miles) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ickleton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ickleton, 15 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ickleton?
The nearest practice to Ickleton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (7.7 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ickleton, Cambridgeshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ickleton, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.