Orthodontic practices near Swavesey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Swavesey; 13 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, 6.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZYMA OrthodonticsPapworth Everard | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Cambridge dental groupCambridge | 8.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (18 reviews) |
| St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic ClinicCambridge | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cambridge DentalCambridge | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (219 reviews) |
| Cambridge Dental HubCambridge | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (1,436 reviews) |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (72 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsCambridge | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (96 reviews) |
| drfrancisbracesCambridge | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swavesey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Papworth Everard, 6.2 miles south-west; the next are Cambridge (8.0 miles south-east) and Huntingdon (8.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Papworth Everard | 1 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Cambridge | 16 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Huntingdon | 1 | 8.9 miles west |
| Saint Neots | 2 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Ely | 2 | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Newmarket | 1 | 17.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swavesey
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Biggleswade Dental CentreBiggleswade | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-west |
| Whittlesey Dental CareWhittlesey | 4.9 (279 reviews) | 18.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swavesey 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,463 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,358 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 88 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Cambridgeshire | 235th closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Swavesey Village College — 0.4 miles Northstowe Learning Community — 3.2 miles St Ivo Academy — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,254 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ZYMA Orthodontics, Papworth Everard — 6 miles Cambridge dental group, Cambridge — 8 miles Anglia Orthodontics, Huntingdon — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 27 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 Swavesey
The nearest practice to Swavesey is ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, 6.2 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 13 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Swavesey list clear aligners, the nearest 8 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 Swavesey are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, 8.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Swavesey to ZYMA Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swavesey
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Orthodontist in Swavesey: This page was put together for people in Swavesey who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cambridgeshire, not just Swavesey. Swavesey — a small village with a population of around 2,463 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Over, Fen Drayton, Lolworth, Needingworth, Boxworth, and Bluntisham may also help.
The local picture in Swavesey
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Swavesey sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,358 residents in the neighbourhood around Swavesey, 9.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Swavesey; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Swavesey attend schools such as Swavesey Village College (0.4 miles) and Northstowe Learning Community (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Swavesey falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Practice signals around Swavesey
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Swavesey itself. The nearest recorded are ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 6 miles away; Cambridge dental group, about 8 miles away; and Anglia Orthodontics in Huntingdon, about 9 miles away.
Swavesey at a glance
With a population of roughly 2,463, Swavesey is a small village within Cambridgeshire. Just around 3 km north-east, Over is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Swavesey
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Swavesey has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Swavesey 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 Swavesey
Many people in Swavesey delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Swavesey
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Swavesey
Not every practice near Swavesey offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Swavesey is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Swavesey falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. Swavesey's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Swavesey, 9.4% of the 1,358 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Cambridgeshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Swavesey usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Swavesey attend schools such as Swavesey Village College (0.4 miles) and Northstowe Learning Community (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Swavesey'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 Swavesey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swavesey
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Swavesey, Cambridgeshire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Over, Fen Drayton, Lolworth, Needingworth, Boxworth, and Bluntisham follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Swavesey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swavesey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swavesey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swavesey is ZYMA Orthodontics in Papworth Everard, about 6.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Cambridge dental group (8.0 miles) and St Mark's Dental and Aesthetic Clinic (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swavesey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Swavesey, 13 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Papworth Everard, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swavesey?
The nearest practice to Swavesey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anglia Orthodontics in Cambridge, about 8.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include drfrancisbraces (8.6 miles) and Anglia Orthodontics (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swavesey, 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 Swavesey, Cambridgeshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.