Orthodontic practices near Wimbish
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Wimbish, 1 practice within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 3.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 11.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEFord | 11.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hockerill Dental Bishop StortfordBishops Stortford | 11.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (265 reviews) |
| The DentistBishops Stortford | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (486 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental CentreBraintree | 13.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.9 (38 reviews) |
| Horn Mews Dental PracticeBraintree | 13.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| Braintree Dental StudioBraintree | 13.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wimbish with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 3.5 miles west; the next are Bishops Stortford (11.6 miles south-west) and Ford (11.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 3.5 miles west |
| Bishops Stortford | 3 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Ford | 1 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Braintree | 3 | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 16.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wimbish
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 14.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Aloe Vera Dental StudioChelmsford | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 19.6 miles south |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS OrthodonticsBishops Stortford | 4.9 (371 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wimbish at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Uttlesford |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,939 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Essex | 356th closest to an orthodontic practice of 721 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Essex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saffron Walden County High School — 3.8 miles Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 4 miles Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, Bishops Stortford — 12 miles THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Ford — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 37 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 Wimbish
Wimbish is 3.5 miles from The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; drfrancisbraces (15.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Wimbish list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Wimbish are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wimbish
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Orthodontist in Wimbish: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Wimbish often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Essex.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Maple End, Radwinter, Howlett End, Rowney Corner, Sewards End, and Elder Street.
The local picture in Wimbish
Wimbish is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Wimbish's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wimbish, 7.2% of the 1,939 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Wimbish attend schools such as Saffron Walden County High School (3.8 miles) and Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (4.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Wimbish is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wimbish is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for Wimbish
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Maple End, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Wimbish
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wimbish itself. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 4 miles away; Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 12 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, about 12 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wimbish
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wimbish 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wimbish
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Treatment Options in Wimbish — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Wimbish vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Wimbish is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Wimbish's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wimbish, 7.2% of the 1,939 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Essex, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Wimbish attend schools such as Saffron Walden County High School (3.8 miles) and Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (4.7 miles). National deprivation data puts Wimbish close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Wimbish is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Wimbish itself. The nearest recorded are The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 4 miles away; Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics, about 12 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Ford, 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wimbish. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wimbish
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Wimbish, Essex, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Maple End, Radwinter, Howlett End, Rowney Corner, Sewards End, and Elder Street for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wimbish
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wimbish often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wimbish?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wimbish is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 3.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Bishops Stortford Orthodontic Practice- Private & NHS Orthodontics (11.6 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wimbish?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Wimbish, 1 practice within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wimbish?
The nearest practice to Wimbish that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 3.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (11.6 miles) and The Dentist (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wimbish, Essex?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wimbish, Essex?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.