Orthodontic practices near Coddenham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Coddenham; 14 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 5.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 6.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 6.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Coddenham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 5.7 miles south; the next are Kesgrave (8.9 miles south-east) and Felixstowe (16.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 5.7 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 7 | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 18.0 miles north-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 18.2 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 Coddenham
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), 17.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 18.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coddenham 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 620 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,312 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.5% 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 | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 240th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Claydon High School — 3.0 miles Ormiston Endeavour Academy — 4.6 miles Stowupland High School — 5.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 6 miles Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 9 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 16 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, 29 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 Coddenham
From Coddenham the nearest practice is Page Dr in Ipswich, 5.7 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Christchurch Dental Practice (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (18.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Coddenham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Coddenham are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Orthodontics, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Coddenham to Page Dr 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coddenham
Suffolk12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Coddenham
Orthodontist in Coddenham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Coddenham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Coddenham or another part of Suffolk. Coddenham — a small village with a population of around 620 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Coddenham
Coddenham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Coddenham falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,312 residents in the neighbourhood around Coddenham, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Coddenham; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Coddenham attend schools such as Claydon High School (3.0 miles) and Ormiston Endeavour Academy (4.6 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Coddenham is roughly mid-table for England.
Local context for Coddenham
Coddenham is home to around 620 people, classing it as a small village within Suffolk. The nearest other location we cover is Gosbeck, around 2 km to the north-east.
Practice signals around Coddenham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Coddenham itself. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 6 miles away; Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 9 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 16 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Coddenham Green, Gosbeck, Hemingstone, Bell's Cross, Crowfield, and Sharpstone Street are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Coddenham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Coddenham 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Coddenham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Coddenham
The orthodontic landscape in Coddenham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Coddenham offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coddenham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Coddenham
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Coddenham, Suffolk, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Coddenham Green, Gosbeck, Hemingstone, Bell's Cross, Crowfield, and Sharpstone Street can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Coddenham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coddenham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coddenham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coddenham is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 5.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (6.2 miles) and Ipswich Orthodontics (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coddenham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Coddenham, 14 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coddenham?
The nearest practice to Coddenham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Orthodontics, about 6.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Orthoactive (6.2 miles) and IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coddenham, 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 Coddenham, Suffolk?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.