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Orthodontic practices near Pale Green

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pale Green; 1 practice within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 8.2 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden8.2 miles west✓–✓4.9 (285 reviews)
Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket12.7 miles north✓–✓4.0 (157 reviews)
Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury13.2 miles east✓✓✓4.7 (158 reviews)
Braintree Dental CentreBraintree13.7 miles south-east✓–✓3.9 (38 reviews)
Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree13.7 miles south-east–––5.0 (9 reviews)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge14.2 miles north-west–––4.0 (4 reviews)
Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge14.3 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (608 reviews)
Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge14.6 miles north-west–––4.5 (332 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Pale Green with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 8.2 miles west; the next are Newmarket (12.7 miles north) and Sudbury (13.2 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Saffron Walden18.2 miles west
Newmarket112.7 miles north
Sudbury113.2 miles east
Braintree313.7 miles south-east
Cambridge1614.2 miles north-west
Bishops Stortford316.9 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 Pale Green

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 15.2 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge5.0 (131 reviews)15.2 miles north-west
Williamson DentalCambridge5.0 (72 reviews)15.9 miles north-west
Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford4.9 (371 reviews)16.9 miles south-west
The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden4.9 (285 reviews)8.2 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Pale Green at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBraintree
NHS dental servicesNHS Essex Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,087 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre86 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Essex690th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest secondary schoolsCastle Manor Academy — 1.8 miles
Samuel Ward Academy — 2.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 1,836 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 8 miles
Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 13 miles
Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 13 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 33 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 Pale Green

The nearest practice to Pale Green is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 8.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 33.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Walden Dental Clinic (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Pale Green list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pale Green are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 8.2 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pale Green to The Walden Dental Clinic is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Pale Green

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Local orthodontic treatment in Pale Green

Orthodontist in Pale Green: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Pale Green? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Essex and the surrounding area.

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A quick look at Pale Green

The nearest other location we cover is Wiggens Green, under 1 km to the east.

What official data says about Pale Green

Pale Green — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.1% of Pale Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,087 residents in the neighbourhood around Pale Green, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Essex. Pale Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Pale Green attend schools such as Castle Manor Academy (1.8 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Pale Green sits among the less deprived areas of England.

Local orthodontic signals in Pale Green

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pale Green. The closest on record are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 13 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 13 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pale Green

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pale Green can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Pale Green

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pale Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pale Green

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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Pale Green runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pale Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Pale Green

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pale Green often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pale Green?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pale Green is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Baxter's Family Dental (12.7 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Pale Green?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pale Green, 1 practice within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 8.2 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pale Green?

The nearest practice to Pale Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 8.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (12.7 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pale Green, Essex?

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 Pale Green, Essex?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitlePale Green, Essex Braces & Aligners | Free Online Assessment
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Published1 June 2022
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