Orthodontic practices near Ash Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ash Street; 11 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 8.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 8.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 9.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 9.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ash Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 8.8 miles east; the next are Sudbury (9.0 miles west) and Colchester (10.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 8.8 miles east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 9.0 miles west |
| Colchester | 13 | 10.8 miles south |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 13.6 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 1 | 13.8 miles east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 2 | 14.6 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 Ash Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hello Dental in Colchester (5.0 from 331 reviews), 10.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 13.2 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ash Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Babergh |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,258 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 432nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hadleigh High School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 712 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 9 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 9 miles Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 11 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 38 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 Ash Street
The nearest practice to Ash Street is Page Dr in Ipswich, 8.8 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ash Street list clear aligners, the nearest 9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ash Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ash Street to Page Dr 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ash Street
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Orthodontist in Ash Street: This page was put together for people in Ash Street who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Suffolk, not just Ash Street.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Ash Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ash Street itself. The nearest recorded are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 9 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 9 miles away; and Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Ash Street
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ash Street sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Ash Street's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ash Street, 7.8% of the 2,258 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ash Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Families in Ash Street are served by secondary schools including Hadleigh High School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ash Street sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local context for Ash Street
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Semer, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ash Street
Patients in Ash Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ash Street
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Ash Street
Many people in Ash Street 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Ash Street runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ash Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ash Street
If Ash Street, Suffolk is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Semer, Oaks Tye, Whatfield, Drakestone Green, Kersey, and Nedging for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ash Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ash Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ash Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ash Street is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 8.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (9.0 miles) and Ipswich Dental Specialists (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ash Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ash Street, 11 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ash Street?
The nearest practice to Ash Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 9.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ipswich Dental Surgery (9.4 miles) and Ipswich Orthodontics (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ash Street, Suffolk?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ash Street, Suffolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.