Orthodontic practices near Ilketshall St Lawrence
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ilketshall St Lawrence; 19 practices within 20. The closest is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 17.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 17.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 17.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 17.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ilketshall St Lawrence with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lowestoft, 11.9 miles north-east; the next are Hopton (13.5 miles north-east) and Postwick (17.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 3 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Hopton | 1 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Postwick | 1 | 17.0 miles north |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 17.3 miles north-west |
| Norwich | 12 | 17.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ilketshall St Lawrence
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist (5.0 from 130 reviews), 17.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-west |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-west |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ilketshall St Lawrence 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,251 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 569th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bungay High School — 3.9 miles Sir John Leman High School — 4.3 miles Beccles High School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 12 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 14 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — 8 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 Ilketshall St Lawrence
From Ilketshall St Lawrence the nearest practice is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 11.9 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. 19 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (13.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Ilketshall St Lawrence list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ilketshall St Lawrence are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ilketshall St Lawrence to REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ilketshall St Lawrence
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Orthodontist in Ilketshall St Lawrence: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ilketshall St Lawrence can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Ilketshall St Lawrence and the wider Suffolk area.
Local provider signals in Ilketshall St Lawrence
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ilketshall St Lawrence itself. The closest on record are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 12 miles away; The Hopton Dental Practice, about 14 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 17 miles away.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ilketshall St Andrew, Cox Common, Spexhall, Redisham, Mill Common, and Halesworth.
Area profile for Ilketshall St Lawrence
Ilketshall St Lawrence — 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. Census data puts only 12.8% of Ilketshall St Lawrence's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Ilketshall St Lawrence, 5.7% of the 2,251 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Ilketshall St Lawrence; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Families in Ilketshall St Lawrence are served by secondary schools including Bungay High School (3.9 miles) and Sir John Leman High School (4.3 miles). Ilketshall St Lawrence sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Ilketshall St Lawrence in numbers
Just around 2 km south-east, Cox Common is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ilketshall St Lawrence
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ilketshall St Lawrence has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ilketshall St Lawrence
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ilketshall St Lawrence
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ilketshall St Lawrence 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ilketshall St Lawrence
Ilketshall St Lawrence has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — is about 8 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Ilketshall St Lawrence 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. Ilketshall St Lawrence has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ilketshall St Lawrence, 5.7% of the 2,251 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Ilketshall St Lawrence; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Families in Ilketshall St Lawrence are served by secondary schools including Bungay High School (3.9 miles) and Sir John Leman High School (4.3 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Ilketshall St Lawrence is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ilketshall St Lawrence. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ilketshall St Lawrence
This section helps connect Ilketshall St Lawrence, Suffolk to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Ilketshall St Andrew, Cox Common, Spexhall, Redisham, Mill Common, and Halesworth may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ilketshall St Lawrence
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ilketshall St Lawrence often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ilketshall St Lawrence?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ilketshall St Lawrence is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 11.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (11.9 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (12.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ilketshall St Lawrence?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ilketshall St Lawrence, 0 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lowestoft, 11.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ilketshall St Lawrence?
The nearest practice to Ilketshall St Lawrence that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 11.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (11.9 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ilketshall St Lawrence, 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 Ilketshall St Lawrence, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.