Orthodontic practices near Mendlesham Green
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Mendlesham Green; 22 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 11.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 11.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 12.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 12.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 12.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 12.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 12.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 12.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 12.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mendlesham Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 11.5 miles south; the next are Bury St Edmunds (14.5 miles west) and Kesgrave (14.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 11.5 miles south |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 14.5 miles west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 19.5 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 21.9 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 6 | 22.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mendlesham 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), 15.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 15.0 miles west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mendlesham Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 77 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 561st closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stowupland High School — 2.8 miles Debenham High School — 4.3 miles Stowmarket High School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 846 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 12 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 14 miles Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 14 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, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 10 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 Mendlesham Green
The nearest practice to Mendlesham Green is Page Dr in Ipswich, 11.5 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. 22 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ipswich Dental Surgery (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (15 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Mendlesham Green list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mendlesham Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 12.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mendlesham Green to Page Dr 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mendlesham Green
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Facts about Mendlesham Green
The nearest other location we cover is Cay Hill, under 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Mendlesham Green
Mendlesham Green — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.3% of Mendlesham Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,425 residents in Mendlesham Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Mendlesham Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Mendlesham Green attend schools such as Stowupland High School (2.8 miles) and Debenham High School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Mendlesham Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cay Hill, Middlewood Green, Tan Office, Mendlesham, Saxham Street, and Forward Green.
What we know about practices near Mendlesham Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Mendlesham Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 12 miles away; M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 14 miles away; and Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 14 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Mendlesham Green Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Mendlesham Green has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Mendlesham Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Mendlesham Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Mendlesham Green
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Mendlesham Green helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Mendlesham Green
Mendlesham Green has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 10 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Mendlesham Green is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Mendlesham Green sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.3% of Mendlesham Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,425 residents in the neighbourhood around Mendlesham Green, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Mendlesham Green; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Mendlesham Green attend schools such as Stowupland High School (2.8 miles) and Debenham High School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Mendlesham Green'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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mendlesham Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mendlesham Green
This part of the page places Mendlesham Green, Suffolk in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Cay Hill, Middlewood Green, Tan Office, Mendlesham, Saxham Street, and Forward Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mendlesham Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mendlesham Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mendlesham Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mendlesham Green is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 11.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (12.1 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (12.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mendlesham Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mendlesham Green, 0 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mendlesham Green?
The nearest practice to Mendlesham Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 12.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (12.1 miles) and Orthoactive (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mendlesham Green, Suffolk?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.