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Orthodontic practices near Gipsy Row

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gipsy Row; 22 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 6.4 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Page DrIpswich6.4 miles north-east––––
Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich6.5 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (1,210 reviews)
Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich6.6 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (193 reviews)
Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich6.6 miles north-east✓✓✓4.8 (60 reviews)
OrthoactiveIpswich6.6 miles north-east✓✓✓4.4 (8 reviews)
A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich6.6 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (97 reviews)
Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich6.6 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (392 reviews)
IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich6.6 miles north-east✓–––

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Gipsy Row with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Colchester (7.3 miles south-west) and Kesgrave (10.1 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Ipswich126.4 miles north-east
Colchester147.3 miles south-west
Kesgrave210.1 miles east
Eight Ash Green111.5 miles south-west
Sudbury112.5 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gipsy Row

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), 7.3 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Hello DentalColchester5.0 (331 reviews)7.3 miles south-west
DentoworldColchester5.0 (210 reviews)9.5 miles south-west
Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester5.0 (185 reviews)7.3 miles south-west
Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich4.9 (1,210 reviews)6.5 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Gipsy Row at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBabergh
NHS dental servicesNHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.5% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,172 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre67 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Suffolk282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk
Nearest secondary schoolsEast Bergholt High School — 2.2 miles
Hadleigh High School — 3.3 miles
Manningtree High School — 5.0 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 902 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPage Dr, Ipswich — 6 miles
Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 7 miles
Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles22 within 10 miles, 35 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 Gipsy Row

The nearest practice to Gipsy Row is Page Dr in Ipswich, 6.4 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 35.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ipswich Dental Surgery (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Gipsy Row list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 Gipsy Row are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 6.5 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gipsy Row 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Gipsy Row

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Orthodontic services in Gipsy Row

Orthodontist in Gipsy Row: This page was put together for people in Gipsy Row who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Gipsy Row or another part of Suffolk.

Gipsy Row in context

Gipsy Row is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Gipsy Row sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.5% of Gipsy Row's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gipsy Row, 6.7% of the 1,172 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Gipsy Row usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Gipsy Row are East Bergholt High School (2.2 miles) and Hadleigh High School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Gipsy Row among England's less deprived areas.

A quick look at Gipsy Row

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Practice data for Gipsy Row

There is no orthodontist on our records in Gipsy Row itself. The closest on record are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 6 miles away; Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 7 miles away; and Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 10 miles away.

All Orthodontic Options in Gipsy Row Explained

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Treatment Options in Gipsy Row — Local Context

Orthodontic practices in and around Gipsy Row vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Gipsy Row sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Gipsy Row's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gipsy Row, 6.7% of the 1,172 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gipsy Row has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Gipsy Row attend schools such as East Bergholt High School (2.2 miles) and Hadleigh High School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Gipsy Row among England's less deprived areas. There is no orthodontist on our records in Gipsy Row itself. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 6 miles away; Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 7 miles away; and Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gipsy Row

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Gipsy Row helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Every case in Gipsy Row follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gipsy Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Gipsy Row

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gipsy Row often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gipsy Row?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gipsy Row is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Surgery (6.5 miles) and Ipswich Dental Specialists (6.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Gipsy Row?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gipsy Row, 22 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 6.4 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gipsy Row?

The nearest practice to Gipsy Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (6.6 miles) and Orthoactive (6.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gipsy Row, 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 Gipsy Row, Suffolk?

Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.

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TitleGipsy Row, Suffolk Braces & Aligners
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Published1 June 2022
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