Orthodontic practices near Longstanton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Longstanton; 17 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Cambridge dental group, 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
| drfrancisbracesCambridge | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.4 miles south-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 Longstanton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 5.6 miles south-east; the next are Papworth Everard (7.5 miles west) and Huntingdon (11.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 11.3 miles west |
| Ely | 2 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 13.8 miles west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 15.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longstanton
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.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 7.8 miles south |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longstanton 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,294 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,314 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 42.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,064 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 207th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Northstowe Learning Community — 0.7 miles Swavesey Village College — 2.6 miles Cottenham Village College — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,174 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cambridge dental group, Cambridge — 6 miles ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 8 miles Anglia Orthodontics, Huntingdon — 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, 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 Longstanton
The nearest practice to Longstanton is Cambridge dental group, 5.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 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 (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Longstanton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Longstanton are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, 6.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Longstanton to Cambridge dental group 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 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 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longstanton
Cambridgeshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Longstanton
Orthodontist in Longstanton: Before booking anything in Longstanton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Cambridgeshire. Longstanton — a small village with a population of around 2,294 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Longstanton
Longstanton is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. With 22.2% of residents under 16, Longstanton has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,314 residents in the neighbourhood around Longstanton, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. People in Longstanton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Longstanton attend schools such as Northstowe Learning Community (0.7 miles) and Swavesey Village College (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Longstanton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Northstowe, Oakington, Willingham, Bar Hill, Dry Drayton, and Over.
Practice signals around Longstanton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Longstanton itself. The nearest recorded are Cambridge dental group, about 6 miles away; ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 8 miles away; and Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 11 miles away.
Longstanton at a glance
Longstanton is home to around 2,294 people, classing it as a small village within Cambridgeshire. Just around 1 km north-east, Northstowe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Longstanton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Longstanton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longstanton
Orthodontic practices in and around Longstanton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Longstanton is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Longstanton sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.2% of Longstanton's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,314 residents in Longstanton's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Longstanton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Longstanton are Northstowe Learning Community (0.7 miles) and Swavesey Village College (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Longstanton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Longstanton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Longstanton has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Longstanton
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longstanton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longstanton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Longstanton, Cambridgeshire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Northstowe, Oakington, Willingham, Bar Hill, Dry Drayton, and Over follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longstanton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longstanton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longstanton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longstanton is Cambridge dental group, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (5.8 miles) and Cambridge Dental Hub (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longstanton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Longstanton, 17 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longstanton?
The nearest practice to Longstanton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, about 6.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include drfrancisbraces (6.3 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.