Orthodontic practices near Hibb's Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hibb's Green; 8 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 6.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 6.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 6.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 7.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 7.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Hibb's Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury St Edmunds, 6.7 miles north; the next are Sudbury (7.6 miles south) and Newmarket (16.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 6.7 miles north |
| Sudbury | 1 | 7.6 miles south |
| Newmarket | 1 | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Colchester | 10 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Ipswich | 10 | 17.3 miles east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 18.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hibb's Green
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), 17.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 19.2 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hibb's Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Babergh |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,106 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 302nd 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 orthodontic practices | Guildhall Dental, Bury St Edmunds — 7 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 8 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 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 | 8 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 Hibb's Green
The nearest practice to Hibb's Green is Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, 6.7 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Colchester Orthodontic Centre (17.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Hibb's Green list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hibb's Green 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, 6.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hibb's Green to Guildhall Dental 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 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 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 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hibb's Green
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Orthodontist in Hibb's Green: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hibb's Green? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Suffolk and the surrounding area.
What we know about practices near Hibb's Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hibb's Green. The nearest we do hold are Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, about 7 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 8 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 16 miles away.
Hibb's Green in context
Hibb's Green is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,106 residents in the neighbourhood around Hibb's Green, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Hibb's Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Hibb's Green is roughly mid-table for England.
Facts about Hibb's Green
The nearest other location we cover is Hanningfield Green, around 1 km to the west.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hanningfield Green, Lawshall, Shimpling Street, Windsor Green, Oldhall Green, and Alpheton.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hibb's Green
Patients in Hibb's Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hibb's Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hibb's Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hibb's Green
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hibb's Green helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hibb's Green
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hibb's Green
Not every practice near Hibb's Green offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Hibb's Green — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16% of Hibb's Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hibb's Green, 7.3% of the 2,106 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hibb's Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. National deprivation data puts Hibb's Green close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hibb's Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hibb's Green
If Hibb's Green, Suffolk is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Hanningfield Green, Lawshall, Shimpling Street, Windsor Green, Oldhall Green, and Alpheton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hibb's Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hibb's Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hibb's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hibb's Green is Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, about 6.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Cathedral Dental (6.8 miles) and Abbey Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hibb's Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hibb's Green, 8 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bury St Edmunds, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hibb's Green?
The nearest practice to Hibb's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (7.6 miles) and Baxter's Family Dental (16.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hibb's Green, 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 Hibb's Green, Suffolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.