Orthodontic practices near Kersey Upland
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kersey Upland; 6 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 7.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Hello DentalColchester | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
| Colchester SmilesColchester | 9.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Mile End Dental ClinicColchester | 9.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioColchester | 10.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Page DrIpswich | 10.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kersey Upland with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sudbury, 7.3 miles west; the next are Colchester (8.7 miles south) and Ipswich (10.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Colchester | 14 | 8.7 miles south |
| Ipswich | 12 | 10.1 miles east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 1 | 14.9 miles east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 1 | 15.6 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 Kersey Upland
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), 8.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kersey Upland 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,258 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 341st closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hadleigh High School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 712 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 7 miles Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 9 miles Page Dr, 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 40 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 Kersey Upland
From Kersey Upland the nearest practice is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 7.3 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Colchester Orthodontic Centre (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Kersey Upland list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kersey Upland 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, 7.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kersey Upland to Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kersey Upland
Suffolk12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Kersey Upland
Orthodontist in Kersey Upland: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Kersey Upland, 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.
Area profile for Kersey Upland
By ONS classification, Kersey Upland falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kersey Upland. Kersey Upland's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,258 residents in the neighbourhood around Kersey Upland, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Kersey Upland has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Kersey Upland attend schools such as Hadleigh High School (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kersey Upland's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local provider signals in Kersey Upland
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kersey Upland itself. The closest on record are Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7 miles away; Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 9 miles away; and Page Dr in Ipswich, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Kersey Tye, William's Green, Hadleigh Heath, Bower House Tye, Gosling Green, and Drakestone Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local snapshot of Kersey Upland
Kersey Tye is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Kersey Upland.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kersey Upland
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kersey Upland helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kersey Upland
Orthodontic practices in and around Kersey Upland vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kersey Upland is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 15% of Kersey Upland's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,258 residents in the neighbourhood around Kersey Upland, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Kersey Upland usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Kersey Upland are Hadleigh High School (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kersey Upland's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kersey Upland
The orthodontic landscape in Kersey Upland offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Kersey Upland — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Kersey Upland vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Kersey Upland falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kersey Upland falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kersey Upland, 7.8% of the 2,258 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 Kersey Upland; the nearest is about 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Kersey Upland are Hadleigh High School (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Kersey Upland close to the England median. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kersey Upland. The closest on record are Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7 miles away; Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 9 miles away; and Page Dr in Ipswich, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kersey Upland. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kersey Upland
This section helps connect Kersey Upland, Suffolk to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Kersey Tye, William's Green, Hadleigh Heath, Bower House Tye, Gosling Green, and Drakestone Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kersey Upland
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kersey Upland often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kersey Upland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kersey Upland is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Colchester Orthodontic Centre (8.7 miles) and Hello Dental (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kersey Upland?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kersey Upland, 6 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sudbury, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kersey Upland?
The nearest practice to Kersey Upland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 7.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Colchester Orthodontic Centre (8.7 miles) and Hello Dental (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kersey Upland, Suffolk?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kersey Upland, Suffolk?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.