Orthodontic practices near CB9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of CB9; 1 practice within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 12.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics ClinicCambridge | 14.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 14.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (608 reviews) |
| Antwerp House Dentistry CambridgeCambridge | 14.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (332 reviews) |
| CAMBRIDGE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECambridge | 14.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 14.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (128 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CB9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saffron Walden, 9.6 miles south-west; the next are Newmarket (11.2 miles north) and Sudbury (12.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Newmarket | 1 | 11.2 miles north |
| Sudbury | 1 | 12.7 miles east |
| Cambridge | 5 | 14.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CB9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden (4.9 from 285 reviews), 9.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Cambridge Orthodontic Practice - Private & NHS OrthodonticsCambridge | 4.9 (128 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 4.8 (608 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 4.7 (158 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CB9
The nearest practice to CB9 is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.6 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Walden Dental Clinic (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around CB9 list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around CB9 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, 9.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from CB9 to The Walden Dental Clinic 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 21.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
CB9 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 12,147 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,287 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Manor Academy — 0.5 miles Samuel Ward Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,836 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 10 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 11 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 33 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CB8, CB21, CB10, CO9, CM7, CM6, CB11, IP29 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the CB9 area
Patients in the CB9 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CB9 is Haverhill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CB9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CB9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CB9 is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Baxter's Family Dental (11.2 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CB9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of CB9, 1 practice within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saffron Walden, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CB9?
The nearest practice to CB9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (11.2 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the CB9 postcode district?
Places in or next to CB9 include Haverhill, Clements, Chalkstone, Parkway, Wilsey, Wiggens Green, Little Wratting and Hazel Stub.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CB9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Haverhill, Suffolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near CB9?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.