Orthodontic practices near Long Stowe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Stowe; 21 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, 5.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZYMA OrthodonticsPapworth Everard | 5.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 8.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
| DentastiqueCambridge | 8.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| drfrancisbracesCambridge | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 8.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Spire DentalSaint Neots | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (451 reviews) |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 9.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (350 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Stowe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Papworth Everard, 5.7 miles north; the next are Cambridge (8.2 miles east) and Saint Neots (8.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Cambridge | 16 | 8.2 miles east |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Biggleswade | 3 | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 12.4 miles north-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 14.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Stowe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 8.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Teamcare Dental PracticeBedford | 4.9 (295 reviews) | 16.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Stowe 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,789 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 214th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cambourne Village College — 3.6 miles Comberton Village College — 4.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 6 miles Autograph Dental Cambridge, Cambridge — 8 miles Spire Dental, Saint Neots — 9 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 | 21 within 10 miles, 55 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 Long Stowe
From Long Stowe the nearest practice is ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, 5.7 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Long Stowe list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Stowe are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, 8.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Stowe to ZYMA Orthodontics 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Stowe
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Long Stowe, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cambridgeshire.
Area profile for Long Stowe
Officially, Long Stowe is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Long Stowe falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 18% of Long Stowe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,789 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Stowe, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Stowe; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Long Stowe attend schools such as Cambourne Village College (3.6 miles) and Comberton Village College (4.0 miles). Long Stowe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Long Stowe in numbers
Just around 3 km north-east, Bourn is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Bourn, Arrington, Crow End, Caxton, East Hatley, and Lower Cambourne can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What we know about practices near Long Stowe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Stowe itself. The nearest recorded are ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 6 miles away; Autograph Dental Cambridge, about 8 miles away; and Spire Dental in Saint Neots, about 9 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Long Stowe Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Long Stowe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Stowe — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Long Stowe vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Long Stowe — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 18% of Long Stowe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,789 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Stowe, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Stowe; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Long Stowe are Cambourne Village College (3.6 miles) and Comberton Village College (4.0 miles). Long Stowe sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Long Stowe itself. The nearest we do hold are ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 6 miles away; Autograph Dental Cambridge, about 8 miles away; and Spire Dental in Saint Neots, about 9 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Long Stowe
Orthodontic treatment in Long Stowe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Stowe
Not every practice near Long Stowe offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Long Stowe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18% of Long Stowe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Long Stowe, 6.9% of the 1,789 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Stowe; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Long Stowe are served by secondary schools including Cambourne Village College (3.6 miles) and Comberton Village College (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Long Stowe close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Stowe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Stowe
This section helps connect Long Stowe, Cambridgeshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Bourn, Arrington, Crow End, Caxton, East Hatley, and Lower Cambourne.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Stowe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Stowe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Stowe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Stowe is ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 5.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Autograph Dental Cambridge (8.2 miles) and Anglia Orthodontics (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Stowe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Stowe, 21 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Papworth Everard, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Stowe?
The nearest practice to Long Stowe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, about 8.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include drfrancisbraces (8.3 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Stowe, 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 Long Stowe, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.