Orthodontic practices near Chevington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chevington; 8 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Idh Group in Bury St Edmunds, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 5.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 9.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chevington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury St Edmunds, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Newmarket (9.2 miles west) and Sudbury (12.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Newmarket | 1 | 9.2 miles west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Cambridge | 16 | 19.2 miles west |
| Ely | 2 | 20.1 miles north-west |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 20.1 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 Chevington
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), 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Devonshire House Dental PracticeCambridge | 4.8 (608 reviews) | 19.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chevington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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 |
| Population | 301 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,201 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 206th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI CEVC School — 5.3 miles Bury St Edmunds County High School — 5.5 miles St Benedict's Catholic School — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Idh Group, Bury St Edmunds — 5 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 9 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 13 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 Chevington
From Chevington the nearest practice is Idh Group in Bury St Edmunds, 5.2 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Walden Dental Clinic (20.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Chevington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chevington 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, 5.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chevington to Idh Group is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chevington
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Orthodontist in Chevington: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Chevington understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Suffolk. Chevington — a small village with a population of around 301 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Tan Office Green, Chedburgh, Depden, Lady's Green, Baxter's Green, and Great Saxham as well as this one.
About Chevington
Around 301 people live in Chevington, which is a small village within Suffolk. Tan Office Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Chevington.
Area profile for Chevington
Chevington 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. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chevington, 6.8% of the 2,201 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Chevington; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Chevington are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI CEVC School (5.3 miles) and Bury St Edmunds County High School (5.5 miles). Chevington sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Useful local orthodontic context for Chevington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chevington. The closest on record are Idh Group in Bury St Edmunds, about 5 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 9 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 12 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Chevington
Orthodontic treatment in Chevington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Chevington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Chevington
The orthodontic landscape in Chevington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chevington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chevington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chevington
These links help widen your research beyond Chevington, Suffolk if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Tan Office Green, Chedburgh, Depden, Lady's Green, Baxter's Green, and Great Saxham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chevington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chevington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chevington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chevington is Idh Group in Bury St Edmunds, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Guildhall Dental (5.3 miles) and Cathedral Dental (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chevington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chevington, 8 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bury St Edmunds, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chevington?
The nearest practice to Chevington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (9.2 miles) and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chevington, Suffolk?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chevington, Suffolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.