Orthodontic practices near Holbrook
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Holbrook; 15 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, 5.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich | 5.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 5.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 5.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 5.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holbrook with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 5.1 miles north; the next are Kesgrave (6.0 miles north-east) and Felixstowe (8.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 5.1 miles north |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 8.2 miles east |
| Colchester | 11 | 10.8 miles west |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 11.4 miles south |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 12.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holbrook
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 12.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 10.8 miles west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 10.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holbrook 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,090 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,455 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 13% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 157 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 201st closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 13% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holbrook Academy — 0.6 miles Ipswich Academy — 3.7 miles Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 584 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Foxhall Dental Practice, Ipswich — 5 miles Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 6 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 35 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | IP9 |
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 Holbrook
From Holbrook the nearest practice is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, 5.1 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Quest Dental Care Ipswich (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Holbrook list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Holbrook are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, 5.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holbrook to Foxhall Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holbrook
Suffolk12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Holbrook
Orthodontist in Holbrook: People weighing up braces or aligners in Holbrook can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Holbrook and the wider Suffolk area. Holbrook — a small village with a population of around 1,090 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Holbrook
Holbrook is home to around 1,090 people, classing it as a small village within Suffolk. The nearest other location we cover is Harkstead, around 2 km to the south-east.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Harkstead, Freston, Stutton, Woolverstone, Upper Street, and Wherstead follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Holbrook
By ONS classification, Holbrook falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Holbrook skews family-heavy: 22.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Holbrook, 13% of the 2,455 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Holbrook; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Holbrook are served by secondary schools including Holbrook Academy (0.6 miles) and Ipswich Academy (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Holbrook falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Local treatment availability around Holbrook
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holbrook itself. The nearest we do hold are Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, about 5 miles away; Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 6 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Holbrook
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Holbrook helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Holbrook
Provision in Holbrook varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Holbrook is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.6% of Holbrook's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Holbrook, 13% of the 2,455 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Holbrook usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Families in Holbrook are served by secondary schools including Holbrook Academy (0.6 miles) and Ipswich Academy (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Holbrook falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Holbrook
The orthodontic landscape in Holbrook offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Holbrook offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holbrook. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holbrook
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Holbrook, Suffolk with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Harkstead, Freston, Stutton, Woolverstone, Upper Street, and Wherstead can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Holbrook
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holbrook often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holbrook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holbrook is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, about 5.1 miles to the north. The next closest are A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich (5.2 miles) and Quest Dental Care Ipswich (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holbrook?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holbrook, 15 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 5.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holbrook?
The nearest practice to Holbrook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, about 5.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Quest Dental Care Ipswich (5.4 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holbrook, Suffolk?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Holbrook, Suffolk?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.