Orthodontic practices near Scotland Street
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Scotland Street, 16 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Hello DentalColchester | 4.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
| Colchester SmilesColchester | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Mile End Dental ClinicColchester | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioColchester | 6.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| North Hill DentalColchester | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (580 reviews) |
| DentoworldColchester | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| North Hill Dental CareColchester | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (42 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scotland Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colchester, 4.6 miles south; the next are Eight Ash Green (7.5 miles south-west) and Sudbury (8.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 14 | 4.6 miles south |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Sudbury | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 15.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scotland Street
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), 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 4.6 miles south |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scotland Street 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,851 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 | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Suffolk | 169th 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 | Hadleigh High School — 4.2 miles East Bergholt High School — 5.0 miles The Trinity School — 5.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 5 miles Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 8 miles Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 49 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 Scotland Street
Scotland Street is 4.6 miles from Colchester Orthodontic Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Colchester Orthodontic Centre (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (8.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Scotland Street list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 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 Scotland Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, 4.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scotland Street
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Orthodontist in Scotland Street: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Scotland Street often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Suffolk.
Area profile for Scotland Street
Scotland Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Scotland Street falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 16.1% of Scotland Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,851 residents in Scotland Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. The closest secondary schools to Scotland Street are Hadleigh High School (4.2 miles) and East Bergholt High School (5.0 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Scotland Street is roughly mid-table for England.
What local practice data suggests in Scotland Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Scotland Street itself. The nearest recorded are Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 5 miles away; Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 8 miles away; and Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 8 miles away.
Scotland Street in numbers
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Bell's Corner, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bell's Corner, Stoke-by-Nayland, Withermarsh Green, Polstead, Thorington Street, and Polstead Heath if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Scotland Street
Patients in Scotland Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Scotland Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Scotland Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Scotland Street
Many people in Scotland Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Scotland Street — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scotland Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scotland Street
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Scotland Street, Suffolk within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bell's Corner, Stoke-by-Nayland, Withermarsh Green, Polstead, Thorington Street, and Polstead Heath.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Scotland Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scotland Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scotland Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scotland Street is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Hello Dental (4.6 miles) and Colchester Smiles (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scotland Street?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Scotland Street, 16 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scotland Street?
The nearest practice to Scotland Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 4.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Hello Dental (4.6 miles) and Colchester Smiles (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scotland Street, 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 Scotland Street, 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.