Orthodontic practices near Odsey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Odsey; 18 practices within 10 and 91 practices within 20. The closest is Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, 6.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Dental SurgeryLetchworth Garden City | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (101 reviews) |
| Purlys Dental PracticeLetchworth Garden City | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (270 reviews) |
| SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBiggleswade | 7.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 7.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Victoria Place Dental Practice | Biggleswade BedfordshireBiggleswade | 7.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (81 reviews) |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 8.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (286 reviews) |
| OrthocliniqueHitchin | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (46 reviews) |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (299 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Odsey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Letchworth Garden City, 6.1 miles south-west; the next are Biggleswade (7.5 miles north-west) and Hitchin (8.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Biggleswade | 3 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Hitchin | 8 | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Stevenage | 5 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Cambridge | 9 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Welwyn | 1 | 14.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Odsey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 9.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 9.9 miles south |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Odsey 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,457 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 65 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 231st closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bassingbourn Village College — 3.9 miles The Knights Templar School — 4.5 miles King James Academy Royston — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Harlow Dental Surgery, Letchworth Garden City — 6 miles SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Biggleswade — 8 miles Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin — 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 | 18 within 10 miles, 91 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 Odsey
From Odsey the nearest practice is Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, 6.1 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 18 practices, and within 20 there are 91.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bucklersbury Dental Studio (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Orthoclinique (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Odsey list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Odsey are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Odsey to Harlow Dental Surgery 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 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Odsey
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Orthodontist in Odsey: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Odsey understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Odsey itself or elsewhere in Cambridgeshire.
Practice data for Odsey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Odsey itself. The nearest recorded are Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, about 6 miles away; SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Biggleswade, about 8 miles away; and Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin, about 9 miles away.
Odsey at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Ashwell, around 3 km to the west.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Morden Green, Ashwell, Steeple Morden, Litlington, Roe Green, and North Brook End are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Odsey
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Odsey sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.1% of Odsey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Odsey, 8.2% of the 2,457 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Odsey; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Odsey attend schools such as Bassingbourn Village College (3.9 miles) and The Knights Templar School (4.5 miles). Odsey's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Odsey is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Odsey
Starting orthodontic treatment in Odsey can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Odsey
What's available in Odsey depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Odsey is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Odsey. Odsey's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,457 residents in the neighbourhood around Odsey, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Odsey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Odsey are served by secondary schools including Bassingbourn Village College (3.9 miles) and The Knights Templar School (4.5 miles). Odsey falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Odsey is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Odsey Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Odsey offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Odsey
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Odsey — 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 Odsey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Odsey
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Odsey, Cambridgeshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Morden Green, Ashwell, Steeple Morden, Litlington, Roe Green, and North Brook End.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Odsey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Odsey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Odsey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Odsey is Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, about 6.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Purlys Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Odsey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Odsey, 18 practices within 10 miles and 91 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Letchworth Garden City, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Odsey?
The nearest practice to Odsey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City, about 6.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Purlys Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and SMILES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Odsey, Cambridgeshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Odsey, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.