Orthodontic practices near Earl Stonham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Earl Stonham; 12 practices within 10 and 25 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 8.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 9.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 9.2 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 Earl Stonham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 8.5 miles south; the next are Kesgrave (11.5 miles south-east) and Bury St Edmunds (16.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 8.5 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 16.3 miles west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 18.8 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 7 | 19.9 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 Earl Stonham
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), 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 16.7 miles west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 9.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Earl Stonham 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 | 418th 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 — 3.1 miles Debenham High School — 3.8 miles Stowmarket High School — 5.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 8 miles Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 12 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 16 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 25 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 Earl Stonham
From Earl Stonham the nearest practice is Page Dr in Ipswich, 8.5 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 25.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Earl Stonham list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Earl Stonham are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 9.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Earl Stonham 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 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 Earl Stonham
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Area profile for Earl Stonham
Earl Stonham is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Earl Stonham'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 Earl Stonham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Earl Stonham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Families in Earl Stonham are served by secondary schools including Stowupland High School (3.1 miles) and Debenham High School (3.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Earl Stonham close to the England median.
Local provider signals in Earl Stonham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Earl Stonham. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 8 miles away; Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 12 miles away; and M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 16 miles away.
About Earl Stonham
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Orthodontic Treatments in Earl Stonham
The orthodontic landscape in Earl Stonham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Earl Stonham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Earl Stonham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Earl Stonham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Earl Stonham
What's available in Earl Stonham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Earl Stonham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Earl Stonham. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Earl Stonham skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Earl Stonham, 6.6% of the 2,284 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Earl Stonham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Earl Stonham attend schools such as Stowupland High School (3.1 miles) and Debenham High School (3.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Earl Stonham is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Areas We Cover Around Earl Stonham
If Earl Stonham, Suffolk is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Creeting Bottoms, Little Stonham, Stonham Aspal, Coddenham Green, Forward Green, and Creeting St Mary.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Earl Stonham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Earl Stonham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Earl Stonham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Earl Stonham is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 8.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (9.1 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Earl Stonham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Earl Stonham, 12 practices within 10 miles and 25 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Earl Stonham?
The nearest practice to Earl Stonham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 9.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (9.1 miles) and Orthoactive (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Earl Stonham, Suffolk?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Earl Stonham, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.