Orthodontic practices near Impington
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Impington, 17 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Cambridge dental group, 2.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 2.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 3.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 3.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (350 reviews) |
| ToothStation Dental PracticeCambridge | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Impington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 2.5 miles south; the next are Papworth Everard (9.7 miles west) and Ely (12.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 2.5 miles south |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 9.7 miles west |
| Ely | 2 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Newmarket | 1 | 12.5 miles east |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 14.4 miles north-west |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 15.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Impington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 5.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 5.3 miles south |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 3.1 miles south |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 19.6 miles south-west |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Impington 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 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,466 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 971 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Impington Village College — 0.3 miles North Cambridge Academy — 2.0 miles Chesterton Community College — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,039 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cambridge dental group, Cambridge — 2 miles ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 10 miles Ely Smiles, Ely — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 27 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 Impington
The nearest practice to Impington is Cambridge dental group, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Impington list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Impington are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, 3.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Impington
Cambridgeshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Impington
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Impington, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Impington or another part of Cambridgeshire.
Practice data for Impington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Impington itself. The nearest we do hold are Cambridge dental group, about 2 miles away; ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 10 miles away; and Ely Smiles, about 12 miles away.
Impington in context
By ONS classification, Impington falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Impington falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Impington's under-16 share sits at 18.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Impington, 7.7% of the 1,466 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Impington has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Impington attend schools such as Impington Village College (0.3 miles) and North Cambridge Academy (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Impington falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Facts about Impington
The nearest other location we cover is Histon, under 1 km to the north.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Histon, Orchard Park, King's Hedges, Castle, Arbury, and Girton if you are weighing up more than one location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Impington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Impington can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Impington — Local Context
Not every practice near Impington offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Impington is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Impington falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 18.8% of Impington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,466 residents in Impington's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Impington is better served than 77% of towns in England. Families in Impington are served by secondary schools including Impington Village College (0.3 miles) and North Cambridge Academy (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Impington sits among the less deprived areas of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Impington itself. The nearest recorded are Cambridge dental group, about 2 miles away; ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 10 miles away; and Ely Smiles, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Impington
Many people in Impington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Impington
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Impington. By ONS classification, Impington falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.8% of Impington's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Impington, 7.7% of the 1,466 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Impington has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Impington attend schools such as Impington Village College (0.3 miles) and North Cambridge Academy (2.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Impington sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Impington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Impington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Impington, Cambridgeshire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Histon, Orchard Park, King's Hedges, Castle, Arbury, and Girton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Impington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Impington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Impington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Impington is Cambridge dental group, about 2.5 miles to the south. The next closest are St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (2.6 miles) and Cambridge Dental Hub (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Impington?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Impington, 17 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Impington?
The nearest practice to Impington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, about 3.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include drfrancisbraces (3.7 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Impington, Cambridgeshire?
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 Impington, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.