Orthodontic practices near Northstowe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Northstowe; 17 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Cambridge dental group, 6.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 6.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 6.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 6.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
| drfrancisbracesCambridge | 6.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 6.9 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 Northstowe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 6.0 miles south-east; the next are Papworth Everard (8.1 miles west) and Huntingdon (11.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 8.1 miles west |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 11.5 miles west |
| Ely | 2 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 14.4 miles west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 14.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Northstowe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 8.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.3 miles south |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 4.9 (128 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Northstowe 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 27.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,685 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 54.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 567 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 226th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Northstowe Learning Community — 0.7 miles Cottenham Village College — 2.8 miles Swavesey Village College — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,034 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cambridge dental group, Cambridge — 6 miles ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 8 miles Anglia Orthodontics, Huntingdon — 12 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 26 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 Northstowe
From Northstowe the nearest practice is Cambridge dental group, 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Northstowe list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Northstowe are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Northstowe to Cambridge dental group 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Northstowe
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Orthodontist in Northstowe: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Northstowe, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Northstowe and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Area profile for Northstowe
Northstowe 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 27.5% of residents under 16, Northstowe has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,685 residents in the neighbourhood around Northstowe, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Northstowe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Northstowe are served by secondary schools including Northstowe Learning Community (0.7 miles) and Cottenham Village College (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Northstowe's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Northstowe in numbers
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Longstanton, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Longstanton, Willingham, Oakington, Bar Hill, Over, and Swavesey if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice signals around Northstowe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Northstowe itself. The closest on record are Cambridge dental group, about 6 miles away; ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 8 miles away; and Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Northstowe
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Northstowe can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Northstowe
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Northstowe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Northstowe helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Northstowe
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Northstowe — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Northstowe falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Northstowe. 27.5% of Northstowe's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Northstowe, 7.1% of the 1,685 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 Northstowe; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Northstowe are Northstowe Learning Community (0.7 miles) and Cottenham Village College (2.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Northstowe among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Northstowe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Northstowe
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Longstanton, Willingham, Oakington, Bar Hill, Over, and Swavesey follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Northstowe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Northstowe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Northstowe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Northstowe is Cambridge dental group, about 6.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (6.0 miles) and Cambridge Dental Hub (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Northstowe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Northstowe, 17 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Northstowe?
The nearest practice to Northstowe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, about 6.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include drfrancisbraces (6.8 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.