Orthodontic practices near Bobby Hill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bobby Hill; 9 practices within 20. The closest is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, 10.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 10.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 11.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 11.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 11.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 11.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 11.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 11.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 18.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bobby Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury St Edmunds, 10.6 miles south-west; the next are Ashwellthorpe (18.3 miles north-east) and Ipswich (19.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Ipswich | 12 | 19.7 miles south-east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 22.1 miles south-west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 23.0 miles south-east |
| Norwich | 6 | 23.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bobby Hill
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), 11.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-west |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-west |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 4.6 (301 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bobby Hill 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,761 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 100 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 530th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ixworth High School — 5.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 11 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 18 miles Page Dr, Ipswich — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Bobby Hill
From Bobby Hill the nearest practice is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, 10.6 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ipswich Dental Surgery (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (11.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Bobby Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 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 Bobby Hill are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, 11.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bobby Hill to M L B Dentista is roughly 25 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 280 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bobby Hill
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Orthodontist in Bobby Hill: Before booking anything in Bobby Hill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Suffolk, not just Bobby Hill.
Practice data for Bobby Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bobby Hill. The nearest we do hold are M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 11 miles away; Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 18 miles away; and Page Dr in Ipswich, about 20 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Wattisfield, Hinderclay, Cranmer Green, Upthorpe, Walsham le Willows, and Candle Street follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Bobby Hill
Bobby Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Bobby Hill's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bobby Hill, 7.2% of the 1,761 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bobby Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Families in Bobby Hill are served by secondary schools including Ixworth High School (5.0 miles). Bobby Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local context for Bobby Hill
Wattisfield is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Bobby Hill.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bobby Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bobby Hill has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bobby Hill
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Bobby Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Bobby Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bobby Hill
No orthodontic practice covers Bobby Hill directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Bobby Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Bobby Hill's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bobby Hill, 7.2% of the 1,761 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Bobby Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Families in Bobby Hill are served by secondary schools including Ixworth High School (5.0 miles). Bobby Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bobby Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bobby Hill
These links help widen your research beyond Bobby Hill, Suffolk if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Wattisfield, Hinderclay, Cranmer Green, Upthorpe, Walsham le Willows, and Candle Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bobby Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bobby Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bobby Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bobby Hill is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 10.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Sycamore House Dental Practice (11.3 miles) and Stewart House Orthodontics (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bobby Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bobby Hill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bury St Edmunds, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bobby Hill?
The nearest practice to Bobby Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 11.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ipswich Dental Surgery (20.4 miles) and Ipswich Orthodontics (20.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bobby Hill, 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 Bobby Hill, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.