Orthodontic practices near Benhall Green
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Benhall Green; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 13.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 13.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 14.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 15.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 16.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 17.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 17.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 17.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Crescent Smile ClinicFelixstowe | 17.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benhall Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 13.3 miles south-west; the next are Ipswich (15.8 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (17.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 15.8 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 17.3 miles south |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 22.2 miles north-east |
| Hopton | 1 | 25.5 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 27.8 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 Benhall Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ipswich Dental Surgery (4.9 from 1,210 reviews), 17.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-west |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Benhall Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,984 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 611th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alde Valley Academy — 4.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 13 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 16 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 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 Benhall Green
The nearest practice to Benhall Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 13.3 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Christchurch Dental Practice (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (25.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Benhall Green list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 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 Benhall Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 14.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Benhall Green to Martlesham Heath Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Benhall Green
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Orthodontist in Benhall Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Benhall Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Benhall Green and the wider Suffolk area.
The local picture in Benhall Green
By ONS classification, Benhall Green falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Benhall Green falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Benhall Green's under-16 share, 11.4%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,984 residents in the neighbourhood around Benhall Green, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Benhall Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Benhall Green attend schools such as Alde Valley Academy (4.1 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Benhall Green is roughly mid-table for England.
Local orthodontic signals in Benhall Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Benhall Green itself. The nearest recorded are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 13 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 16 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 17 miles away.
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A quick look at Benhall Green
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Orthodontic Treatments in Benhall Green
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Benhall Green
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Benhall Green
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Frequently Asked Questions in Benhall Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Benhall Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benhall Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benhall Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 13.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (14.7 miles) and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (15.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benhall Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Benhall Green, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Benhall Green?
The nearest practice to Benhall Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 14.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (15.8 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Benhall Green, Suffolk?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Benhall Green, Suffolk?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.