Orthodontic practices near Naughton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Naughton; 11 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 8.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page DrIpswich | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 8.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 9.0 miles east | – | – | – | 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 Naughton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 8.2 miles east; the next are Sudbury (10.2 miles south-west) and Colchester (12.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 8.2 miles east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Colchester | 8 | 12.2 miles south |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 13.3 miles east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 14.1 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 Naughton
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), 12.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 14.6 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Naughton 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 | 399th 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 — 4.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Page Dr, Ipswich — 8 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 10 miles Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 38 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 Naughton
The nearest practice to Naughton is Page Dr in Ipswich, 8.2 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ipswich Dental Surgery (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (10.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Naughton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Naughton are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 8.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Naughton to Page Dr is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 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 Naughton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Naughton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Suffolk and the surrounding area.
What we know about practices near Naughton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Naughton itself. The nearest recorded are Page Dr in Ipswich, about 8 miles away; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 10 miles away; and Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Naughton
Naughton 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. Naughton's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,258 residents in the neighbourhood around Naughton, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Naughton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Naughton attend schools such as Hadleigh High School (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Naughton close to the England median.
Local snapshot of Naughton
The nearest other location we cover is Nedging Tye, around 1 km to the north.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Nedging Tye, Whatfield, Ash Street, Charles Tye, Nedging, and Wattisham can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Naughton
Orthodontic treatment in Naughton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Naughton
Orthodontic practices in and around Naughton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Naughton as 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 Naughton. Census data puts 15% of Naughton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,258 residents in the neighbourhood around Naughton, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Naughton; the nearest is about 8 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Naughton are Hadleigh High School (4.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Naughton is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Naughton
The orthodontic landscape in Naughton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Naughton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Naughton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Naughton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Naughton
If Naughton, Suffolk is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Nedging Tye, Whatfield, Ash Street, Charles Tye, Nedging, and Wattisham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Naughton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Naughton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Naughton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Naughton is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 8.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (8.9 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Naughton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Naughton, 11 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Naughton?
The nearest practice to Naughton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 8.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (8.9 miles) and Orthoactive (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Naughton, Suffolk?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Naughton, Suffolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.