Orthodontic practices near Russel's Green
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Russel's Green; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 16.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 16.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 17.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Page DrIpswich | 17.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 17.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 17.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 17.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 17.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich | 17.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Russel's Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 16.5 miles south; the next are Ipswich (17.2 miles south) and Ashwellthorpe (18.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 16.5 miles south |
| Ipswich | 12 | 17.2 miles south |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 18.4 miles north |
| Norwich | 9 | 21.7 miles north |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 22.7 miles north-east |
| Postwick | 1 | 23.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Russel's Green
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), 17.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 17.7 miles south |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 17.8 miles south |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 17.6 miles south |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 17.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Russel's 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,752 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 702nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stradbroke High School — 1.6 miles Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 353 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 16 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 17 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — 7 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 Russel's Green
Russel's Green is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 16.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Christchurch Dental Practice (17.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Russel's Green list clear aligners, the nearest 16.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Russel's Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, 17.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Russel's Green to Martlesham Heath Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 430 to 860 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £385 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Russel's Green
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Orthodontist in Russel's Green: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Russel's Green. It connects local orthodontic research in Russel's Green with the wider Suffolk area.
Local context for Russel's Green
Just around 1 km south, Foals Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Russel's Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Russel's Green itself. The closest on record are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 16 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 17 miles away; and Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 18 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Foals Green, Barley Green, Crown Corner, Wootten Green, Brundish, and Stanway Green follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Russel's Green in context
ONS classifies Russel's Green as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Russel's Green falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,752 residents in the neighbourhood around Russel's Green, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Russel's Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Russel's Green attend schools such as Stradbroke High School (1.6 miles) and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Russel's Green sits among the less deprived areas of England.
All Orthodontic Options in Russel's Green Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Russel's Green can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Russel's Green offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Russel's Green
Many people in Russel's Green 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Russel's Green follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Russel's Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Russel's Green
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Russel's Green, Suffolk. For a broader comparison, pages for Foals Green, Barley Green, Crown Corner, Wootten Green, Brundish, and Stanway Green follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Russel's Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Russel's Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Russel's Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Russel's Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 16.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (17.2 miles) and Page Dr (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Russel's Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Russel's Green, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 16.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Russel's Green?
The nearest practice to Russel's Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 17.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (17.6 miles) and Orthoactive (17.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Russel's Green, Suffolk?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Russel's Green, Suffolk?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.