Orthodontic practices near Melon Green
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Melon Green, 8 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 4.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 4.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 4.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 9.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Melon Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury St Edmunds, 4.5 miles north; the next are Sudbury (9.8 miles south) and Newmarket (12.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 4.5 miles north |
| Sudbury | 1 | 9.8 miles south |
| Newmarket | 1 | 12.8 miles west |
| Colchester | 8 | 20.2 miles south-east |
| Ipswich | 10 | 20.5 miles east |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 20.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Melon Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds (5.0 from 13 reviews), 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 4.7 (158 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Melon Green 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,201 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 58 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Suffolk | 165th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI CEVC School — 5.0 miles Bury St Edmunds County High School — 5.3 miles Sybil Andrews Academy — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Guildhall Dental, Bury St Edmunds — 4 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 10 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 9 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 Melon Green
The nearest practice to Melon Green is Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, 4.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Colchester Orthodontic Centre (20.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (4.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Melon Green list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Melon Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, 4.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Melon Green
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Useful local orthodontic context for Melon Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Melon Green. The nearest recorded are Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, about 4 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 10 miles away; and Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 13 miles away.
The local picture in Melon Green
Melon Green — 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 figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,201 residents in Melon Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Melon Green has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Families in Melon Green are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI CEVC School (5.0 miles) and Bury St Edmunds County High School (5.3 miles). Melon Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Melon Green
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Melon Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Melon Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Melon Green
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Frequently Asked Questions in Melon Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Melon Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Melon Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Melon Green is Guildhall Dental in Bury St Edmunds, about 4.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Idh Group (4.7 miles) and Cathedral Dental (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Melon Green?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Melon Green, 8 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Melon Green?
The nearest practice to Melon Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 4.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (9.8 miles) and Baxter's Family Dental (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Melon Green, Suffolk?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Melon Green, Suffolk?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.