Orthodontic practices near Hollesley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hollesley; 3 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, 6.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Smile ClinicFelixstowe | 6.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 6.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 10.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich | 11.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 11.8 miles west | – | – | – | 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 Hollesley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felixstowe, 6.8 miles south-west; the next are Kesgrave (6.8 miles west) and Ipswich (10.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 6.8 miles west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 10.1 miles west |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 20.4 miles south-west |
| Colchester | 11 | 23.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hollesley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ipswich Dental Surgery (4.9 from 1,210 reviews), 12.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 12.0 miles west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 11.9 miles west |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hollesley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 583 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,876 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 311th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 7 miles Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 7 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 16 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 Hollesley
The nearest practice to Hollesley is Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, 6.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Crescent Smile Clinic (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Hollesley list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Hollesley are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 7.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hollesley to Crescent Smile Clinic 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 350 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 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hollesley
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Orthodontist in Hollesley: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Hollesley, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Suffolk and the surrounding area. Hollesley — a small village with a population of around 583 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Stores Corner, Oak Hill, Shingle Street, Alderton, Bawdsey, and Capel St Andrew.
Hollesley at a glance
Hollesley has a population of around 583, making it a small village within Suffolk. Just around 1 km north-east, Stores Corner is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Hollesley
Officially, Hollesley is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hollesley falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. With just 10.9% of residents under 16, Hollesley skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 2,876 residents in Hollesley's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hollesley; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Hollesley sits close to the England average for deprivation.
What we know about practices near Hollesley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hollesley. The closest on record are Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 7 miles away; Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 7 miles away; and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 10 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hollesley
Many people in Hollesley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Hollesley
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hollesley
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hollesley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hollesley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hollesley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hollesley
This part of the page places Hollesley, Suffolk in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Stores Corner, Oak Hill, Shingle Street, Alderton, Bawdsey, and Capel St Andrew.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hollesley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hollesley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hollesley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hollesley is Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 6.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Suffolk Orthodontics (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hollesley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hollesley, 3 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Felixstowe, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hollesley?
The nearest practice to Hollesley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (10.1 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hollesley, 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 Hollesley, Suffolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.