Orthodontic practices near Parkway
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parkway; 1 practice within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 10.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 13.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 13.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 13.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 13.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 13.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parkway with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles south-west; the next are Newmarket (10.7 miles north) and Cambridge (13.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 10.7 miles north |
| Cambridge | 16 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 13.6 miles east |
| Braintree | 3 | 15.6 miles south |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 16.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parkway
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parkway at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Suffolk |
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,520 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,099 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 448th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Manor Academy — 0.5 miles Samuel Ward Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,836 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 9 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 11 miles Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic, Cambridge — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 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 Parkway
The nearest practice to Parkway is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.1 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 (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Parkway list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Parkway are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parkway 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 240 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parkway
Suffolk12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Parkway
Orthodontist in Parkway: People weighing up braces or aligners in Parkway can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Suffolk.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Chimswell, Hanchett End, Clements, Hazel Stub, Withersfield, and Haverhill follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice data for Parkway
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Parkway itself. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away; and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 13 miles away.
Local context for Parkway
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Chimswell, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Parkway
ONS classifies Parkway as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Parkway falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 17.1% of Parkway's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,520 residents in the neighbourhood around Parkway, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Parkway has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Families in Parkway are served by secondary schools including Castle Manor Academy (0.5 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (1.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Parkway among England's less deprived areas.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Parkway
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Parkway helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Parkway
Not every practice near Parkway offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Parkway sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.1% of Parkway's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,520 residents in Parkway's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Parkway usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Parkway are Castle Manor Academy (0.5 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (1.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Parkway sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Parkway Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Parkway can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Parkway — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Parkway vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Parkway is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Parkway sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.1% of Parkway's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,520 residents in Parkway's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Parkway; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Parkway attend schools such as Castle Manor Academy (0.5 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (1.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Parkway falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Parkway itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away; and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parkway. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parkway
These links help widen your research beyond Parkway, Suffolk if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Chimswell, Hanchett End, Clements, Hazel Stub, Withersfield, and Haverhill for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Parkway
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parkway often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parkway?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parkway is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Baxter's Family Dental (10.7 miles) and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parkway?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parkway, 1 practice within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parkway?
The nearest practice to Parkway that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (10.7 miles) and Devonshire House Dental Practice (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parkway, Suffolk?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Parkway, Suffolk?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.