Orthodontic practices near Parson Drove
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parson Drove; 1 practice within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Whittlesey Dental Care, 9.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittlesey Dental CareWhittlesey | 9.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (279 reviews) |
| Invisalign DentistSpalding | 11.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning DentistrySpalding | 11.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| SMILE ORTHODONTICSSpalding | 11.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Peterborough Orthodontic CentrePeterborough | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (343 reviews) |
| Dr. Shyam J PankhaniaPeterborough | 12.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Smile OralcarePeterborough | 12.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (139 reviews) |
| Monument Dental StudioPeterborough | 12.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parson Drove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Whittlesey, 9.4 miles south-west; the next are Spalding (11.7 miles north-west) and Peterborough (11.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Whittlesey | 1 | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Spalding | 3 | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Peterborough | 10 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Castor | 2 | 16.1 miles south-west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 16.7 miles east |
| Ely | 2 | 20.2 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 Parson Drove
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn in King's Lynn (5.0 from 349 reviews), 18.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings LynnKing's Lynn | 5.0 (349 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Whittlesey Dental CareWhittlesey | 4.9 (279 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| The Priestgate ClinicPeterborough | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parson Drove at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fenland |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 828 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,030 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 90 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 323rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Wisbech Academy — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Whittlesey Dental Care, Whittlesey — 9 miles Invisalign Dentist, Spalding — 12 miles Peterborough Orthodontic Centre, Peterborough — 12 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, 21 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 Parson Drove
The nearest practice to Parson Drove is Whittlesey Dental Care, 9.4 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 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Invisalign Dentist (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Smile Oralcare (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Parson Drove list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Parson Drove are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Whittlesey Dental Care, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parson Drove to Whittlesey Dental Care 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 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parson Drove
Cambridgeshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Parson Drove
Orthodontist in Parson Drove: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Parson Drove, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area. Parson Drove — a small village with a population of around 828 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Parson Drove sits locally
With a population of roughly 828, Parson Drove is a small village within Cambridgeshire. Throckenholt is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Parson Drove.
Parson Drove in context
By ONS classification, Parson Drove falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Parson Drove's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,030 residents in the neighbourhood around Parson Drove, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Parson Drove has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Parson Drove are The Wisbech Academy (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Parson Drove sits among the more deprived areas of England.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Murrow, Throckenholt, Rogues Alley, Haroldsbridge, Sutton-Saint-Edmund, and Gedney Hill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice signals around Parson Drove
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Parson Drove itself. The nearest we do hold are Whittlesey Dental Care, about 9 miles away; Invisalign Dentist in Spalding, about 12 miles away; and Peterborough Orthodontic Centre, about 12 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Parson Drove
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Parson Drove 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Parson Drove offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Parson Drove
Many people in Parson Drove delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Parson Drove
Not every practice near Parson Drove offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Parson Drove's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Parson Drove falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 16.6% of Parson Drove's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,030 residents in the neighbourhood around Parson Drove, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Parson Drove has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Parson Drove are The Wisbech Academy (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Parson Drove sits among the more deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parson Drove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parson Drove
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Parson Drove, Cambridgeshire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Murrow, Throckenholt, Rogues Alley, Haroldsbridge, Sutton-Saint-Edmund, and Gedney Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Parson Drove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parson Drove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parson Drove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parson Drove is Whittlesey Dental Care, about 9.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Invisalign Dentist (11.7 miles) and Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning Dentistry (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parson Drove?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parson Drove, 1 practice within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Whittlesey, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parson Drove?
The nearest practice to Parson Drove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Whittlesey Dental Care, about 9.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Elegant Smiles Dental and Implant Centre | Award Winning Dentistry (11.7 miles) and SMILE ORTHODONTICS (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parson Drove, 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 Parson Drove, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.