Orthodontic practices near Swaffham Prior
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Swaffham Prior, 17 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 4.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 7.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 7.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 7.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 7.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 7.7 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
| Regent Dental PracticeCambridge | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (350 reviews) |
| ToothStation Dental PracticeCambridge | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swaffham Prior with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newmarket, 4.5 miles east; the next are Cambridge (7.1 miles south-west) and Ely (10.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 1 | 4.5 miles east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 7.1 miles south-west |
| Ely | 2 | 10.5 miles north |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 16.1 miles south |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 17.1 miles east |
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 17.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swaffham Prior
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 9.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 16.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swaffham Prior at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 841 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,053 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 150th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bottisham Village College — 2.6 miles Newmarket Academy — 4.0 miles Soham Village College — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,396 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 4 miles Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, Cambridge — 7 miles Ely Smiles, Ely — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 28 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Chapel Dental — 4 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 Swaffham Prior
Swaffham Prior is 4.5 miles from Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. 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 (8.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Swaffham Prior list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 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 Swaffham Prior are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 4.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swaffham Prior
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Orthodontist in Swaffham Prior: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Swaffham Prior. It is relevant to searches focused on both Swaffham Prior and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Swaffham Prior — a small village with a population of around 841 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for Swaffham Prior
There is no orthodontist on our records in Swaffham Prior itself. The nearest recorded are Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 4 miles away; Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 7 miles away; and Ely Smiles, about 10 miles away.
Swaffham Prior in context
Officially, Swaffham Prior is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Swaffham Prior falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Swaffham Prior's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,053 residents in the neighbourhood around Swaffham Prior, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Families in Swaffham Prior are served by secondary schools including Bottisham Village College (2.6 miles) and Newmarket Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Swaffham Prior close to the England median.
Local snapshot of Swaffham Prior
With a population of roughly 841, Swaffham Prior is a small village within Cambridgeshire. Just around 2 km south-west, Commercial End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Reach, Commercial End, Swaffham Bulbeck, Old Pembroke Farm, Long Meadow, and Burwell.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Swaffham Prior
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Swaffham Prior helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Swaffham Prior
Treatment in Swaffham Prior runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Swaffham Prior
Patients in Swaffham Prior have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Treatment Options in Swaffham Prior — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Swaffham Prior directly, though Chapel Dental (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Swaffham Prior is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Swaffham Prior's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 2,053 residents in Swaffham Prior's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. Families in Swaffham Prior are served by secondary schools including Bottisham Village College (2.6 miles) and Newmarket Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Swaffham Prior close to the England median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swaffham Prior. The nearest we do hold are Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 4 miles away; Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge, about 7 miles away; and Ely Smiles, about 10 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 Swaffham Prior. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swaffham Prior
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Reach, Commercial End, Swaffham Bulbeck, Old Pembroke Farm, Long Meadow, and Burwell for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swaffham Prior
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swaffham Prior often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swaffham Prior?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swaffham Prior is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 4.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Antwerp House Dentistry Cambridge (7.1 miles) and St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swaffham Prior?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Swaffham Prior, 17 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swaffham Prior?
The nearest practice to Swaffham Prior that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 4.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Devonshire House Dental Practice (8.3 miles) and CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.