Orthodontic practices near Creeting St Mary
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Creeting St Mary; 12 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 7.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 8.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 8.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 8.3 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 Creeting St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 7.6 miles south; the next are Kesgrave (11.4 miles south-east) and Bury St Edmunds (15.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 7.6 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 15.5 miles west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Colchester | 7 | 18.1 miles south |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 18.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Creeting St Mary
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), 18.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 18.1 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 18.1 miles south |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 15.9 miles west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Creeting St Mary 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,284 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 358th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stowupland High School — 2.6 miles Stowmarket High School — 4.1 miles Claydon High School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 846 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 8 miles Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 11 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 28 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 Creeting St Mary
The nearest practice to Creeting St Mary is Page Dr in Ipswich, 7.6 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ipswich Dental Surgery (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Creeting St Mary 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 Creeting St Mary are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 8.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Creeting St Mary 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Creeting St Mary
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Creeting St Mary at a glance
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What we know about practices near Creeting St Mary
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Creeting St Mary. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 8 miles away; Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 11 miles away; and M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Creeting St Mary
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Creeting St Mary sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Creeting St Mary's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,284 residents in Creeting St Mary's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Creeting St Mary; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Creeting St Mary are Stowupland High School (2.6 miles) and Stowmarket High School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Creeting St Mary is roughly mid-table for England.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Creeting St Mary
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Creeting St Mary
Practices serving Creeting St Mary differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Creeting St Mary sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Creeting St Mary's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,284 residents in Creeting St Mary's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Creeting St Mary usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Creeting St Mary attend schools such as Stowupland High School (2.6 miles) and Stowmarket High School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Creeting St Mary close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Creeting St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Creeting St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Creeting St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Creeting St Mary is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 7.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (8.2 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Creeting St Mary?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Creeting St Mary, 12 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Creeting St Mary?
The nearest practice to Creeting St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (8.2 miles) and Orthoactive (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Creeting St Mary, Suffolk?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Creeting St Mary, Suffolk?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.