Orthodontic practices near Felsham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Felsham; 7 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, 6.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 7.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 7.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 7.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 7.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 10.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Felsham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury St Edmunds, 6.9 miles north-west; the next are Sudbury (10.7 miles south-west) and Ipswich (14.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 6 | 18.0 miles south |
| Newmarket | 1 | 18.9 miles west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 19.7 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 Felsham
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) | 18.0 miles south |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felsham 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 448 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,151 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thurston Community College — 5.2 miles Sybil Andrews Academy — 5.5 miles Stowmarket High School — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 7 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 11 miles Page Dr, Ipswich — 15 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 | 7 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 Felsham
The nearest practice to Felsham is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, 6.9 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Felsham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Felsham 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, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felsham to M L B Dentista 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felsham
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Orthodontist in Felsham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Felsham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Felsham and the wider Suffolk area. Felsham — a small village with a population of around 448 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Felsham
Felsham has a population of around 448, making it a small village within Suffolk. Just around 1 km north-east, Gedding is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Felsham
Felsham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Felsham falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Felsham's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,151 residents in Felsham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Felsham; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Felsham attend schools such as Thurston Community College (5.2 miles) and Sybil Andrews Academy (5.5 miles). Felsham falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Local treatment availability around Felsham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Felsham itself. The closest on record are M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 7 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 11 miles away; and Page Dr in Ipswich, about 15 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Gedding, Cargate, Thorpe Morieux, Almshouse Green, Colchester Green, and Hessett may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Felsham
Orthodontic treatment in Felsham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Felsham
Practices serving Felsham differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Felsham sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Felsham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,151 residents in the neighbourhood around Felsham, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Felsham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Felsham are served by secondary schools including Thurston Community College (5.2 miles) and Sybil Andrews Academy (5.5 miles). National deprivation data ranks Felsham among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Felsham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Felsham can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Felsham
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Felsham practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felsham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felsham
This section helps connect Felsham, Suffolk to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Gedding, Cargate, Thorpe Morieux, Almshouse Green, Colchester Green, and Hessett.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felsham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felsham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felsham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felsham is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Cathedral Dental (6.9 miles) and Abbey Dental Practice (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felsham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felsham, 7 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bury St Edmunds, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felsham?
The nearest practice to Felsham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 7.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (10.7 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (15.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felsham, Suffolk?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Felsham, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.