Orthodontic practices near Saint Ives
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Saint Ives; 2 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia OrthodonticsHuntingdon | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| ZYMA OrthodonticsPapworth Everard | 5.9 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Spire DentalSaint Neots | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (451 reviews) |
| Priory Park Dental PracticeSaint Neots | 10.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 11.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 12.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 12.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Ives with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huntingdon, 5.2 miles west; the next are Papworth Everard (5.9 miles south) and Saint Neots (10.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon | 1 | 5.2 miles west |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 5.9 miles south |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Cambridge | 16 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Ely | 2 | 15.4 miles east |
| Whittlesey | 1 | 15.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saint Ives
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 13.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-east |
| Peterborough Dental HubPeterborough | 4.9 (1,308 reviews) | 17.8 miles north |
| Whittlesey Dental CareWhittlesey | 4.9 (279 reviews) | 15.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saint Ives at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Huntingdonshire |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,246 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,159 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 189th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Ivo Academy — 0.2 miles Swavesey Village College — 4.0 miles St Peter's School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,378 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Anglia Orthodontics, Huntingdon — 5 miles ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 6 miles Spire Dental, Saint Neots — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 5 miles |
| Postcode districts | PE27 |
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 Saint Ives
From Saint Ives the nearest practice is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, 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 are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, 5.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Saint Ives to Anglia Orthodontics 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 14.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Ives
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Orthodontist in Saint Ives: People weighing up braces or aligners in Saint Ives can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cambridgeshire, not just Saint Ives.
Local treatment availability around Saint Ives
There is no orthodontist on our records in Saint Ives itself. The closest on record are Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 5 miles away; ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 6 miles away; and Spire Dental in Saint Neots, about 10 miles away.
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Saint Ives in numbers
Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Hemingford Grey, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Saint Ives
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Saint Ives sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Saint Ives's under-16 share sits at 21.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.9% of the 2,246 residents in Saint Ives's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Saint Ives; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Saint Ives are served by secondary schools including St Ivo Academy (0.2 miles) and Swavesey Village College (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Saint Ives's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
All Orthodontic Options in Saint Ives Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Saint Ives offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Saint Ives
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Saint Ives — 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 Saint Ives
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Saint Ives
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Ives. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Ives
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Ives
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Ives often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Ives?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Ives is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are ZYMA Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and Spire Dental (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Ives?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Saint Ives, 2 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Huntingdon, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Ives?
The nearest practice to Saint Ives that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Anglia Orthodontics (12.3 miles) and drfrancisbraces (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire?
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 Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire?
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.