Orthodontic practices near Old Wimpole
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Old Wimpole; 17 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Autograph Dental Cambridge, 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 6.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| DentastiqueCambridge | 6.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
| drfrancisbracesCambridge | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 7.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 7.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Wimpole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cambridge, 6.9 miles east; the next are Papworth Everard (8.2 miles north-west) and Biggleswade (10.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 16 | 6.9 miles east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Biggleswade | 3 | 10.1 miles west |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 14.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Wimpole
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Vernon Dental Practice in Hitchin (5.0 from 299 reviews), 16.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-west |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-west |
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Wimpole 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,622 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 94 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 258th 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 | Comberton Village College — 3.8 miles Melbourn Village College — 4.4 miles Bassingbourn Village College — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Autograph Dental Cambridge, Cambridge — 7 miles ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 8 miles Victoria Place Dental Practice | Biggleswade Bedfordshire, Biggleswade — 10 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, 54 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 Old Wimpole
The nearest practice to Old Wimpole is Autograph Dental Cambridge, 6.9 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 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentastique (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Old Wimpole list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Old Wimpole are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, 7.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Wimpole to Autograph Dental Cambridge 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Wimpole
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Orthodontist in Old Wimpole: This page was put together for people in Old Wimpole who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Old Wimpole or another part of Cambridgeshire.
What official data says about Old Wimpole
Officially, Old Wimpole is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Old Wimpole falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 17.5% of Old Wimpole's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Wimpole, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. People in Old Wimpole usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Old Wimpole are Comberton Village College (3.8 miles) and Melbourn Village College (4.4 miles). Old Wimpole falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Local context for Old Wimpole
Wimpole is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Old Wimpole.
Local provider signals in Old Wimpole
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Wimpole. The nearest we do hold are Autograph Dental Cambridge, about 7 miles away; ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 8 miles away; and Victoria Place Dental Practice | Biggleswade Bedfordshire, about 10 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Old Wimpole
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Old Wimpole helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Wimpole
Every case in Old Wimpole follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Wimpole Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Old Wimpole has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Wimpole
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 Old Wimpole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Wimpole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Wimpole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Wimpole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Wimpole is Autograph Dental Cambridge, about 6.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Dentastique (6.9 miles) and Anglia Orthodontics (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Wimpole?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Wimpole, 17 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cambridge, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Wimpole?
The nearest practice to Old Wimpole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, about 7.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include drfrancisbraces (7.5 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Wimpole, Cambridgeshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Wimpole, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.