Orthodontic practices near Long Meadow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Meadow; 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 5.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 5.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 5.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (350 reviews) |
| ToothStation Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Meadow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Newmarket (6.2 miles east) and Ely (11.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 6.2 miles east |
| Ely | 2 | 11.1 miles north |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 15.2 miles south |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 16.0 miles west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 18.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Meadow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 7.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 5.8 miles west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 19.3 miles east |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Meadow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,609 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 63 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 195th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bottisham Village College — 1.0 miles St Bede's Inter-Church School — 5.4 miles North Cambridge Academy — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,396 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, Cambridge — 5 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 6 miles Ely Smiles, Ely — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 28 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Chapel Dental — 3 miles |
| Postcode districts | CB25 |
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 Long Meadow
From Long Meadow the nearest practice is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, 5.3 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 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Anglia Orthodontics (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Long Meadow list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Long Meadow are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Meadow to Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Meadow
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Orthodontist in Long Meadow: Before booking anything in Long Meadow, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cambridgeshire, not just Long Meadow.
A quick look at Long Meadow
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What official data says about Long Meadow
Long Meadow's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Long Meadow sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Long Meadow's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Long Meadow, 7.6% of the 2,609 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Long Meadow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Long Meadow attend schools such as Bottisham Village College (1.0 miles) and St Bede's Inter-Church School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Long Meadow sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Practice data for Long Meadow
There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Meadow itself. The closest on record are Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 5 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 6 miles away; and Ely Smiles, about 11 miles away.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Long Meadow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Long Meadow 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Long Meadow — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Meadow
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Long Meadow has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Long Meadow — Local Context
Long Meadow has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Chapel Dental — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Long Meadow is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Long Meadow falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,609 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Meadow, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Meadow; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Long Meadow are served by secondary schools including Bottisham Village College (1.0 miles) and St Bede's Inter-Church School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Meadow falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Long Meadow itself. The nearest recorded are Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 5 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 6 miles away; and Ely Smiles, about 11 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Meadow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Meadow
These links help widen your research beyond Long Meadow, Cambridgeshire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Bottisham, Commercial End, Lode, Swaffham Bulbeck, Frog End, and Stow cum Quy can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Meadow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Meadow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Meadow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Meadow is Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (5.3 miles) and Cambridge dental group (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Meadow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Meadow, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Meadow?
The nearest practice to Long Meadow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 6.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (6.5 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Meadow, Cambridgeshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Meadow, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.