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Orthodontic practices near Keyston

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Keyston; 3 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, 7.6 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Saving Smiles NorthamptonRushden7.6 miles south-west✓–✓4.8 (255 reviews)
Finedon DentalFinedon7.9 miles west✓✓✓4.7 (147 reviews)
Brookfield DentalRushden7.9 miles south-west–✓✓4.9 (295 reviews)
Abbey Medical PracticeWellingborough10.2 miles south-west✓––3.0 (188 reviews)
Dental AuraWellingborough10.5 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (129 reviews)
Roos P EWellingborough10.5 miles south-west✓✓✓4.6 (825 reviews)
Oxford street dental WellingboroughWellingborough10.7 miles south-west✓––4.5 (38 reviews)
Kettering Dental & Implant ClinicKettering10.9 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (798 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Keyston with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rushden, 7.6 miles south-west; the next are Finedon (7.9 miles west) and Wellingborough (10.2 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Rushden27.6 miles south-west
Finedon17.9 miles west
Wellingborough510.2 miles south-west
Kettering410.9 miles west
Huntingdon111.6 miles east
Corby711.9 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 Keyston

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Priors Hall Dental in Corby (5.0 from 336 reviews), 11.9 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Priors Hall DentalCorby5.0 (336 reviews)11.9 miles north-west
Wellingborough Dental & Implant ClinicWellingborough5.0 (22 reviews)11.8 miles west
Kettering Dental & Implant ClinicKettering4.9 (798 reviews)10.9 miles west
Old School House Orthodontic CentreKettering4.9 (315 reviews)11.2 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Keyston at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaHuntingdonshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Central East Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre26 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Cambridgeshire282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire
Nearest secondary schoolsManor School — 3.1 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesSaving Smiles Northampton, Rushden — 8 miles
Finedon Dental, Finedon — 8 miles
Abbey Medical Practice, Wellingborough — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles3 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles
Nearest general dentistBurnawn House Dental Surgery — 3 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 Keyston

From Keyston the nearest practice is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, 7.6 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 61.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kettering Dental & Implant Clinic (10.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Keyston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 Keyston are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, 7.6 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Keyston to Saving Smiles Northampton 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Keyston

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Orthodontic treatment options in Keyston

Orthodontist in Keyston: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Keyston, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area.

What official data says about Keyston

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Keyston sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Keyston's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,695 residents in Keyston's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Keyston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Keyston are Manor School (3.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Keyston is roughly mid-table for England.

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Keyston in numbers

Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Bythorn, the closest linked location.

What we know about practices near Keyston

There is no orthodontist on our records in Keyston itself. The nearest we do hold are Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, about 8 miles away; Finedon Dental, about 8 miles away; and Abbey Medical Practice in Wellingborough, about 10 miles away.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Keyston

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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in Keyston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

All Orthodontic Options in Keyston Explained

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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Keyston

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Keyston — 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 Keyston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Keyston

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Keyston often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Keyston?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Keyston is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Finedon Dental (7.9 miles) and Brookfield Dental (7.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Keyston?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Keyston, 3 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rushden, 7.6 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Keyston?

The nearest practice to Keyston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Saving Smiles Northampton in Rushden, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Finedon Dental (7.9 miles) and Abbey Medical Practice (10.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Keyston, Cambridgeshire?

Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Keyston, Cambridgeshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleKeyston, Cambridgeshire Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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