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Orthodontic practices near Radwinter End

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Radwinter End; 1 practice within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.2 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden5.2 miles west✓–✓4.9 (285 reviews)
Braintree Dental CentreBraintree13.2 miles south-east✓–✓3.9 (38 reviews)
Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree13.3 miles south-east–––5.0 (9 reviews)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge13.6 miles north-west–––4.0 (4 reviews)
Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford13.7 miles south-west–––4.9 (371 reviews)
Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford13.8 miles south-west––✓4.9 (265 reviews)
Braintree Dental StudioBraintree13.8 miles south-east–––4.8 (268 reviews)
Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge13.8 miles north-west✓✓✓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 Radwinter End with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 5.2 miles west; the next are Braintree (13.2 miles south-east) and Cambridge (13.6 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Saffron Walden15.2 miles west
Braintree313.2 miles south-east
Cambridge1613.6 miles north-west
Bishops Stortford313.7 miles south-west
Ford113.8 miles south-west
Newmarket114.9 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Radwinter End

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.4 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge5.0 (131 reviews)14.4 miles north-west
Williamson DentalCambridge5.0 (72 reviews)15.6 miles north-west
Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford4.9 (371 reviews)13.7 miles south-west
The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden4.9 (285 reviews)5.2 miles west

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

Radwinter End at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaUttlesford
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
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1616.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,939 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre38 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Essex514th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 40 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsCastle Manor Academy — 4.8 miles
Samuel Ward Academy — 5.5 miles
Saffron Walden County High School — 5.5 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesThe Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 5 miles
Braintree Dental Centre, Braintree — 13 miles
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic, Cambridge — 14 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 32 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 Radwinter End

From Radwinter End the nearest practice is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 32.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Radwinter End list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Radwinter End are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Radwinter End to The Walden Dental Clinic is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Radwinter End

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Local orthodontic treatment in Radwinter End

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Radwinter End, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Radwinter End or another part of Essex.

Useful local orthodontic context for Radwinter End

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Radwinter End itself. The nearest we do hold are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5 miles away; Braintree Dental Centre, about 13 miles away; and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Clinic in Cambridge, about 14 miles away.

What official data says about Radwinter End

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Radwinter End sits within NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.9% of Radwinter End's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,939 residents in Radwinter End's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Essex. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Radwinter End; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Radwinter End are Castle Manor Academy (4.8 miles) and Samuel Ward Academy (5.5 miles). Radwinter End's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Radwinter End is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

More local pages to browse

If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hempstead, Radwinter, Camps End, Castle Camps, Maple End, and Steventon End.

Where Radwinter End sits locally

The nearest other location we cover is Hempstead, around 2 km to the south-east.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Radwinter End

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Radwinter End helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Every case in Radwinter End follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Orthodontic Treatments in Radwinter End

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Radwinter End has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Radwinter End 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Radwinter End

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Radwinter End?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Radwinter End is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Braintree Dental Centre (13.2 miles) and Horn Mews Dental Practice (13.3 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Radwinter End?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Radwinter End, 1 practice within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 5.2 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Radwinter End?

The nearest practice to Radwinter End that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Braintree Dental Centre (13.2 miles) and Devonshire House Dental Practice (13.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Radwinter End, Essex?

For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Radwinter End, Essex?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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