Orthodontic practices near Wilde Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wilde Street; 2 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Anglia Orthodontics in Ely, 9.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglia OrthodonticsEly | 9.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Ely SmilesEly | 10.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 10.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 12.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 12.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wilde Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ely, 9.7 miles west; the next are Newmarket (10.2 miles south-west) and Bury St Edmunds (12.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ely | 2 | 9.7 miles west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 18.9 miles south-west |
| King's Lynn | 3 | 23.1 miles north |
| Sudbury | 1 | 25.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wilde Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Williamson Dental in Cambridge (5.0 from 72 reviews), 19.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 19.6 miles south-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Ely SmilesEly | 4.9 (15 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wilde Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Suffolk |
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,223 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 487th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mildenhall College Academy — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,317 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Anglia Orthodontics, Ely — 10 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 10 miles Idh Group, Bury St Edmunds — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Cedar Dental & Implant Centre — 7 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 Wilde Street
The nearest practice to Wilde Street is Anglia Orthodontics in Ely, 9.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Anglia Orthodontics (20.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (13 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Wilde Street list clear aligners, the nearest 10 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 Wilde Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 10.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wilde Street to Anglia Orthodontics is roughly 20 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wilde Street
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Orthodontist in Wilde Street: Before booking anything in Wilde Street, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Suffolk, not just Wilde Street.
Useful local orthodontic context for Wilde Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wilde Street itself. The closest on record are Anglia Orthodontics in Ely, about 10 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 10 miles away; and Idh Group in Bury St Edmunds, about 13 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Holywell Row, Beck Row, Undley, Eriswell, Little Eriswell, and Mildenhall are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
A quick look at Wilde Street
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Holywell Row, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Wilde Street
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Wilde Street sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Wilde Street's under-16 share sits at 21.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,223 residents in the neighbourhood around Wilde Street, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Wilde Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Families in Wilde Street are served by secondary schools including Mildenhall College Academy (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Wilde Street among England's more deprived areas.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wilde Street
Patients in Wilde Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Wilde Street — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Wilde Street itself; the nearest dentist, Cedar Dental & Implant Centre, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Wilde Street is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 21.2% of Wilde Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,223 residents in Wilde Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wilde Street; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Wilde Street attend schools such as Mildenhall College Academy (2.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wilde Street's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wilde Street itself. The closest on record are Anglia Orthodontics in Ely, about 10 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 10 miles away; and Idh Group in Bury St Edmunds, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wilde Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wilde Street can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Wilde Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wilde Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wilde Street
These local links are here for anyone comparing Wilde Street, Suffolk against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Holywell Row, Beck Row, Undley, Eriswell, Little Eriswell, and Mildenhall may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wilde Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wilde Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wilde Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wilde Street is Anglia Orthodontics in Ely, about 9.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Ely Smiles (10.0 miles) and Baxter's Family Dental (10.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wilde Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wilde Street, 2 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ely, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wilde Street?
The nearest practice to Wilde Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 10.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Stewart House Orthodontics (13.0 miles) and Devonshire House Dental Practice (20.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wilde Street, Suffolk?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wilde Street, Suffolk?
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.