Orthodontic practices near Boardy Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Boardy Green; 14 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 7.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 8.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 9.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 9.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 9.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 9.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Boardy Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 7.6 miles south; the next are Ipswich (8.8 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (14.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 7.6 miles south |
| Ipswich | 12 | 8.8 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 14.4 miles south |
| Colchester | 7 | 23.4 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 24.8 miles west |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 25.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Boardy 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), 9.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boardy 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,177 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 358th 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% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form — 4.2 miles Farlingaye High School — 4.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 8 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 9 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Boardy Green
The nearest practice to Boardy Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 7.6 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 are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Christchurch Dental Practice (9.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (25.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Boardy Green list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Boardy Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, 8.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Boardy Green to Martlesham Heath Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boardy Green
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Orthodontist in Boardy Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Boardy Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Boardy Green or another part of Suffolk.
Useful local orthodontic context for Boardy Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Boardy Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 8 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 9 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 14 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Charsfield, Letheringham, Dallinghoo, Kettleburgh, Easton Green, and Brandeston follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Boardy Green
Boardy Green — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Boardy Green's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,177 residents in the neighbourhood around Boardy Green, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Boardy Green; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Boardy Green attend schools such as Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (4.2 miles) and Farlingaye High School (4.8 miles). Boardy Green sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Boardy Green in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Charsfield, around 1 km to the south.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Boardy Green
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Boardy Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Boardy Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Boardy Green
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Boardy Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boardy Green
This part of the page places Boardy Green, Suffolk in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Charsfield, Letheringham, Dallinghoo, Kettleburgh, Easton Green, and Brandeston for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Boardy Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boardy Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boardy Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boardy Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (8.8 miles) and Suffolk Orthodontics (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boardy Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Boardy Green, 14 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boardy Green?
The nearest practice to Boardy Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 8.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Suffolk Orthodontics (8.8 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boardy Green, 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 Boardy Green, Suffolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.