Orthodontic practices near Parham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Parham; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 10.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 10.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 13.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 13.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 13.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 13.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 13.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Parham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 10.4 miles south-west; the next are Ipswich (12.2 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (16.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 10.4 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 16.3 miles south |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 25.1 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 25.8 miles north |
| Colchester | 2 | 26.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ipswich Dental Surgery (4.9 from 1,210 reviews), 13.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parham 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,074 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 523rd 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 | Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,056 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 10 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 12 miles Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 16 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, 15 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 Parham
From Parham the nearest practice is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 10.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Christchurch Dental Practice (13.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (27.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Parham list clear aligners, the nearest 10.4 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 Parham are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 11.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parham to Martlesham Heath Dental Practice 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 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parham
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Orthodontist in Parham: This page was put together for people in Parham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Parham itself or elsewhere in Suffolk.
Facts about Parham
The nearest other location we cover is North Green, around 1 km to the north-east.
Widen your local search
Related pages for North Green, Cole's Green, Hacheston, Silverlace Green, Brabling Green, and Cransford are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Parham
Parham — 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. Parham's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,074 residents in Parham's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Parham; the nearest is about 10 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Parham are Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Parham sits close to the England average for deprivation.
What we know about practices near Parham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Parham itself. The nearest recorded are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 10 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 12 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 16 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Parham
Many people in Parham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Parham
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Parham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Parham
Patients in Parham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Parham — Local Context
Not every practice near Parham offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Parham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Parham sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.4% of Parham's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,074 residents in the neighbourhood around Parham, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Parham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Parham attend schools such as Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Parham close to the England median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Parham itself. The closest on record are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 10 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 12 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 16 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parham
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Parham, Suffolk with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as North Green, Cole's Green, Hacheston, Silverlace Green, Brabling Green, and Cransford.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Parham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parham is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 10.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (11.7 miles) and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 10.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parham?
The nearest practice to Parham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 11.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (12.2 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parham, Suffolk?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Parham, 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.