Orthodontic practices near Blacksmith's Green
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Blacksmith's Green; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 12.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 12.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 13.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 13.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 13.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blacksmith's Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 12.5 miles south; the next are Kesgrave (14.2 miles south-east) and Bury St Edmunds (17.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 12.5 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 17.3 miles west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 21.1 miles north |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 21.7 miles south-east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 22.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blacksmith's Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds (5.0 from 13 reviews), 17.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 17.9 miles west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blacksmith's Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,315 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 589th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Debenham High School — 2.2 miles Hartismere School — 5.1 miles Stowupland High School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 714 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 12 miles Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 14 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 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, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Blacksmith's Green
From Blacksmith's Green the nearest practice is Page Dr in Ipswich, 12.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (17.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Blacksmith's Green list clear aligners, the nearest 13 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blacksmith's Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blacksmith's Green to Page Dr 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 320 to 650 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blacksmith's Green
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Orthodontist in Blacksmith's Green: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Blacksmith's Green? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Blacksmith's Green itself or elsewhere in Suffolk.
Blacksmith's Green in numbers
Page's Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Blacksmith's Green.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Page's Green, Pitmans Corner, White Horse Corner, Hestley Green, Wetherup Street, and Knaves Green if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice signals around Blacksmith's Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blacksmith's Green. The closest on record are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 12 miles away; Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 14 miles away; and M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 17 miles away.
Area profile for Blacksmith's Green
Officially, Blacksmith's Green is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Blacksmith's Green. Census data puts 14.8% of Blacksmith's Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,315 residents in Blacksmith's Green's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Blacksmith's Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Families in Blacksmith's Green are served by secondary schools including Debenham High School (2.2 miles) and Hartismere School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Blacksmith's Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
The Orthodontic Journey in Blacksmith's Green
Many people in Blacksmith's Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Blacksmith's Green
Every case in Blacksmith's Green follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blacksmith's Green
Patients in Blacksmith's Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Blacksmith's Green — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Blacksmith's Green itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Blacksmith's Green falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Blacksmith's Green sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.8% of Blacksmith's Green's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Blacksmith's Green, 8.1% of the 1,315 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 Blacksmith's Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Families in Blacksmith's Green are served by secondary schools including Debenham High School (2.2 miles) and Hartismere School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Blacksmith's Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blacksmith's Green itself. The nearest recorded are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 12 miles away; Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 14 miles away; and M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 17 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 Blacksmith's Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blacksmith's Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Blacksmith's Green, Suffolk within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Page's Green, Pitmans Corner, White Horse Corner, Hestley Green, Wetherup Street, and Knaves Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blacksmith's Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blacksmith's Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blacksmith's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blacksmith's Green is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 12.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (13.0 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (13.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blacksmith's Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blacksmith's Green, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 12.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blacksmith's Green?
The nearest practice to Blacksmith's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 13.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (13.0 miles) and Orthoactive (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blacksmith's Green, 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 Blacksmith's Green, Suffolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.