Orthodontic practices near Six Mile Bottom
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Six Mile Bottom; 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 6.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 7.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 7.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Six Mile Bottom with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newmarket, 5.5 miles north-east; the next are Cambridge (6.5 miles west) and Saffron Walden (12.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 6.5 miles west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 12.1 miles south |
| Ely | 2 | 14.7 miles north |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 17.2 miles east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 18.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Six Mile Bottom
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 8.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Six Mile Bottom at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Cambridgeshire |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,036 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 203rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bottisham Village College — 3.4 miles Newmarket Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 6 miles Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, Cambridge — 6 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 12 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 28 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Chapel Dental — 2 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 Six Mile Bottom
The nearest practice to Six Mile Bottom is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 5.5 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 are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Six Mile Bottom list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Six Mile Bottom are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Six Mile Bottom to Baxter's Family Dental 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 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Six Mile Bottom
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Orthodontist in Six Mile Bottom: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Six Mile Bottom. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cambridgeshire.
Local snapshot of Six Mile Bottom
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Westley Bottom, the closest linked location.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Westley Bottom, Lark Hall Corner, Great Wilbraham, Little Wilbraham, Bottisham, and Commercial End as well as this one.
Useful local orthodontic context for Six Mile Bottom
There is no orthodontist on our records in Six Mile Bottom itself. The nearest we do hold are Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 6 miles away; Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 6 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 12 miles away.
Six Mile Bottom in context
Six Mile Bottom's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Six Mile Bottom. Six Mile Bottom's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Six Mile Bottom, 7.8% of the 1,036 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Six Mile Bottom; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Six Mile Bottom attend schools such as Bottisham Village College (3.4 miles) and Newmarket Academy (5.5 miles). Six Mile Bottom's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Orthodontic Treatments in Six Mile Bottom
Patients in Six Mile Bottom have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Six Mile Bottom — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Six Mile Bottom directly, though Chapel Dental (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Six Mile Bottom — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Six Mile Bottom's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,036 residents in the neighbourhood around Six Mile Bottom, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Six Mile Bottom has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Six Mile Bottom are Bottisham Village College (3.4 miles) and Newmarket Academy (5.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Six Mile Bottom sits among the less deprived areas of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Six Mile Bottom. The nearest we do hold are Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 6 miles away; Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 6 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Six Mile Bottom
Many people in Six Mile Bottom delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Six Mile Bottom
There's no orthodontist on record in Six Mile Bottom itself; the nearest dentist, Chapel Dental, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Six Mile Bottom sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.3% of Six Mile Bottom's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,036 residents in Six Mile Bottom's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. People in Six Mile Bottom usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Six Mile Bottom are served by secondary schools including Bottisham Village College (3.4 miles) and Newmarket Academy (5.5 miles). Six Mile Bottom's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Six Mile Bottom. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Six Mile Bottom
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Westley Bottom, Lark Hall Corner, Great Wilbraham, Little Wilbraham, Bottisham, and Commercial End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Six Mile Bottom
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Six Mile Bottom often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Six Mile Bottom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Six Mile Bottom is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge (6.5 miles) and Devonshire House Dental Practice (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Six Mile Bottom?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Six Mile Bottom, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newmarket, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Six Mile Bottom?
The nearest practice to Six Mile Bottom that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (7.1 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Six Mile Bottom, 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 Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.