Orthodontic practices near Old Felixstowe
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Old Felixstowe, 4 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Smile ClinicFelixstowe | 0.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (79 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 7.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 7.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 10.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich | 10.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 10.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 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 Old Felixstowe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felixstowe, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Kesgrave (7.4 miles north-west) and Ipswich (9.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 3 | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Colchester | 11 | 19.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Felixstowe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 14.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 19.3 miles west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 19.4 miles west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Felixstowe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 7.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,452 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.1% aged 16 to 24 and 14% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 354 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Suffolk | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Felixstowe School — 1.6 miles Harwich and Dovercourt High School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,169 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — under a mile Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 7 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 21 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 Old Felixstowe
The nearest practice to Old Felixstowe is Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Crescent Smile Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Old Felixstowe list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Felixstowe are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 7.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Felixstowe
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Orthodontist in Old Felixstowe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Old Felixstowe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Old Felixstowe itself or elsewhere in Suffolk.
About Old Felixstowe
Just around 2 km south-west, Felixstowe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Old Felixstowe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Felixstowe itself. The nearest we do hold are Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, under a mile away; Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 7 miles away; and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 10 miles away.
Area profile for Old Felixstowe
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Old Felixstowe sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Old Felixstowe's under-16 share, 7.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3% of the 1,452 residents in Old Felixstowe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Families in Old Felixstowe are served by secondary schools including Felixstowe School (1.6 miles) and Harwich and Dovercourt High School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Old Felixstowe sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Felixstowe, Falkenham, Ramsholt, Trimley Heath, Trimley St Mary, and Trimley St Martin as well as this one.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Old Felixstowe
Many people in Old Felixstowe delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Old Felixstowe — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Felixstowe
Patients in Old Felixstowe have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Old Felixstowe — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Old Felixstowe vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Old Felixstowe is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Old Felixstowe falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Old Felixstowe's under-16 share, 7.2%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Old Felixstowe, 3% of the 1,452 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Old Felixstowe are served by secondary schools including Felixstowe School (1.6 miles) and Harwich and Dovercourt High School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Old Felixstowe's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Felixstowe itself. The closest on record are Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, under a mile away; Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 7 miles away; and Smile Suffolk Dentist 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 Old Felixstowe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Felixstowe
This part of the page places Old Felixstowe, Suffolk in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Felixstowe, Falkenham, Ramsholt, Trimley Heath, Trimley St Mary, and Trimley St Martin.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Felixstowe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Felixstowe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Felixstowe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Felixstowe is Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (7.4 miles) and Martlesham Heath Dental Practice (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Felixstowe?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Old Felixstowe, 4 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Felixstowe?
The nearest practice to Old Felixstowe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (9.8 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Felixstowe, Suffolk?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Felixstowe, Suffolk?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.