Orthodontic practices near Charles Tye
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Charles Tye; 8 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 9.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 9.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 9.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 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 Charles Tye with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 9.0 miles south-east; the next are Sudbury (11.2 miles south-west) and Bury St Edmunds (12.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 8 | 14.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Charles Tye
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hello Dental in Colchester (5.0 from 331 reviews), 14.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 14.3 miles south |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 14.3 miles south |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Charles Tye 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,872 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 18.1% aged 16 to 24 and 43.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 440th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stowmarket High School — 4.4 miles Stowupland High School — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 9 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 11 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 37 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 Charles Tye
The nearest practice to Charles Tye is Page Dr in Ipswich, 9 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Charles Tye list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Charles Tye are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 9.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Charles Tye to Page Dr 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 2.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Charles Tye
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Orthodontist in Charles Tye: Before booking anything in Charles Tye, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Suffolk.
What official data says about Charles Tye
By ONS classification, Charles Tye falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Charles Tye sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.5% of Charles Tye's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Charles Tye, 3.7% of the 1,872 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Charles Tye; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Charles Tye attend schools such as Stowmarket High School (4.4 miles) and Stowupland High School (5.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Charles Tye sits among the less deprived areas of England.
About Charles Tye
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Wattisham, the closest linked location.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Wattisham, Battisford Tye, Little Finborough, Nedging Tye, Bird Street, and Naughton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Charles Tye
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Charles Tye. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 9 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 11 miles away; and M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 13 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Charles Tye
Patients in Charles Tye have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Charles Tye
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Charles Tye — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Charles Tye
Starting orthodontic treatment in Charles Tye can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Charles Tye
Every case in Charles Tye follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Charles Tye. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Charles Tye
These links help widen your research beyond Charles Tye, Suffolk if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Wattisham, Battisford Tye, Little Finborough, Nedging Tye, Bird Street, and Naughton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Charles Tye
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Charles Tye often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Charles Tye?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Charles Tye is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 9.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (9.7 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Charles Tye?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Charles Tye, 8 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Charles Tye?
The nearest practice to Charles Tye that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 9.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (9.7 miles) and Orthoactive (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Charles Tye, Suffolk?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Charles Tye, Suffolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.