Orthodontic practices near Little Wenham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Wenham; 21 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 6.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 6.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich | 6.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 6.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Wenham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 6.1 miles north-east; the next are Colchester (7.5 miles south-west) and Kesgrave (9.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Colchester | 14 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 9.7 miles east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 11.8 miles south-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Wenham
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), 7.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Wenham 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,172 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 260th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | East Bergholt High School — 2.2 miles Hadleigh High School — 3.6 miles Manningtree High School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 902 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 6 miles Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 8 miles Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 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 | 21 within 10 miles, 35 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 Little Wenham
The nearest practice to Little Wenham is Page Dr in Ipswich, 6.1 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (13 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Little Wenham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Little Wenham are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Wenham to Page Dr 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Wenham
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Orthodontist in Little Wenham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Little Wenham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Little Wenham and the wider Suffolk area.
Little Wenham at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Gipsy Row, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Little Wenham
ONS classifies Little Wenham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Little Wenham falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 16.5% of Little Wenham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,172 residents in Little Wenham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Little Wenham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Little Wenham are served by secondary schools including East Bergholt High School (2.2 miles) and Hadleigh High School (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Little Wenham sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Gipsy Row, Capel Saint Mary, Great Wenham, Coopers Corner, Lattinford Hill, and Duke Street follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local provider signals in Little Wenham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Wenham itself. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 6 miles away; Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 8 miles away; and Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Little Wenham
The orthodontic landscape in Little Wenham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Little Wenham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Little Wenham
Orthodontic treatment in Little Wenham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Little Wenham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Wenham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Wenham
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Little Wenham, Suffolk within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Gipsy Row, Capel Saint Mary, Great Wenham, Coopers Corner, Lattinford Hill, and Duke Street.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Little Wenham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Wenham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Wenham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Wenham is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 6.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (6.2 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Wenham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Wenham, 21 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Wenham?
The nearest practice to Little Wenham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 6.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (6.2 miles) and Orthoactive (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Wenham, 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 Little Wenham, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.