Orthodontic practices near Campsea Ash
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Campsea Ash; 2 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 8.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 8.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 9.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 10.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 12.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 12.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Campsea Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 8.2 miles south-west; the next are Ipswich (10.7 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (13.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 25.2 miles south-west |
| Colchester | 8 | 25.6 miles south-west |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 26.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Campsea Ash
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), 12.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Campsea Ash 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 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,907 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 140 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farlingaye High School — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 8 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 11 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 13 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 | 2 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 Campsea Ash
From Campsea Ash the nearest practice is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 8.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Quest Dental Care Ipswich (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Campsea Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Campsea Ash are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 9.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Campsea Ash to Martlesham Heath Dental Practice 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Campsea Ash
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Orthodontist in Campsea Ash: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Campsea Ash often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Suffolk, not just Campsea Ash.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Ash Corner, Marlesford, Lower Hacheston, Rendlesham, Eyke, and Hacheston as well as this one.
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Local treatment availability around Campsea Ash
There is no orthodontist on our records in Campsea Ash itself. The nearest we do hold are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 8 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 11 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 13 miles away.
Area profile for Campsea Ash
ONS classifies Campsea Ash as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Campsea Ash sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22% of Campsea Ash's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Campsea Ash, 9% of the 1,907 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 Campsea Ash usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Families in Campsea Ash are served by secondary schools including Farlingaye High School (5.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Campsea Ash close to the England median.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Campsea Ash
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Campsea Ash
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Orthodontic Treatments in Campsea Ash
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Treatment Options in Campsea Ash — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Campsea Ash — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Campsea Ash sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22% of residents under 16, Campsea Ash has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Campsea Ash, 9% of the 1,907 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Campsea Ash has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Campsea Ash attend schools such as Farlingaye High School (5.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Campsea Ash close to the England median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Campsea Ash itself. The nearest we do hold are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 8 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 11 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Campsea Ash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Campsea Ash
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Frequently Asked Questions in Campsea Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Campsea Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Campsea Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Campsea Ash is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 8.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (9.6 miles) and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Campsea Ash?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Campsea Ash, 2 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Campsea Ash?
The nearest practice to Campsea Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (10.7 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Campsea Ash, Suffolk?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Campsea Ash, Suffolk?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.