Orthodontic practices near Kedington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Kedington; 30 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 10.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (285 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 14.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kedington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sudbury, 10.7 miles east; the next are Newmarket (11.2 miles north) and Saffron Walden (11.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 1 | 10.7 miles east |
| Newmarket | 1 | 11.2 miles north |
| Saffron Walden | 1 | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Braintree | 3 | 14.7 miles south |
| Cambridge | 16 | 15.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kedington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Autograph Dental Cambridge (5.0 from 131 reviews), 17.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autograph Dental CambridgeCambridge | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 17.0 miles west |
| Williamson DentalCambridge | 5.0 (72 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-west |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
| The Walden Dental ClinicSaffron Walden | 4.9 (285 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kedington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,849 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,218 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% 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 | 152 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 535th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Samuel Ward Academy — 1.8 miles Castle Manor Academy — 2.6 miles Stour Valley Community School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,836 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 11 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 11 miles The Walden Dental Clinic, Saffron Walden — 12 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, 30 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 Kedington
The nearest practice to Kedington is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 10.7 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. 30 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Walden Dental Clinic (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Kedington list clear aligners, the nearest 10.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kedington are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 10.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kedington to Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 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 Kedington
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Orthodontist in Kedington: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Kedington understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kedington or another part of Suffolk. Kedington — a small village with a population of around 1,849 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Calford Green, Barnardiston, Brockley Green, Friars Mead, Sturmer, and Boyton End as well as this one.
Local provider signals in Kedington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kedington. The closest on record are Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 11 miles away; Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 11 miles away; and The Walden Dental Clinic in Saffron Walden, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Kedington
Officially, Kedington is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kedington falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,218 residents in the neighbourhood around Kedington, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Kedington has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Kedington attend schools such as Samuel Ward Academy (1.8 miles) and Castle Manor Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Kedington falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Kedington at a glance
With a population of roughly 1,849, Kedington is a small village within Suffolk. Calford Green is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Kedington.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kedington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kedington has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kedington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kedington
Many people in Kedington 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kedington
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Kedington. Kedington is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kedington. Census figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kedington, 8.7% of the 2,218 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 Kedington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Families in Kedington are served by secondary schools including Samuel Ward Academy (1.8 miles) and Castle Manor Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Kedington falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kedington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kedington
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Kedington, Suffolk within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Calford Green, Barnardiston, Brockley Green, Friars Mead, Sturmer, and Boyton End for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kedington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kedington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kedington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kedington is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 10.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Baxter's Family Dental (11.2 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kedington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kedington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sudbury, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kedington?
The nearest practice to Kedington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 10.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (11.2 miles) and The Walden Dental Clinic (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kedington, 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 Kedington, Suffolk?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.