Orthodontic practices near Silverlace Green
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Silverlace Green; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 10.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 10.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 11.5 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) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 13.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 13.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 13.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 13.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Silverlace Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 10.2 miles south-west; the next are Ipswich (12.2 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (15.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 10.2 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 15.7 miles south |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 25.1 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 26.8 miles north |
| Colchester | 4 | 27.1 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 Silverlace 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), 13.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 13.4 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.
Silverlace Green 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 | 508th 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 — 3.6 miles |
| 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 Silverlace Green
The nearest practice to Silverlace Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 10.2 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Christchurch Dental Practice (13.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (28 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Silverlace Green list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 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 Silverlace Green are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 11.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Silverlace Green 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 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £240 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 Silverlace Green
Suffolk12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Silverlace Green
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Silverlace Green, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Suffolk.
What official data says about Silverlace Green
Silverlace Green — 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. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Silverlace Green, 6.8% of the 2,074 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Silverlace Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Silverlace Green are Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (3.6 miles). Silverlace Green sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local snapshot of Silverlace Green
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Hacheston, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Silverlace Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Silverlace Green itself. The nearest we do hold 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.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Hacheston, Marlesford, North Green, Parham, Great Glemham, and Lower Hacheston if you are weighing up more than one location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Silverlace Green
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Silverlace Green can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Silverlace Green — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Silverlace Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Silverlace Green is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of Silverlace Green's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Silverlace Green, 6.8% of the 2,074 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Silverlace Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Silverlace Green attend schools such as Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (3.6 miles). Silverlace Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Silverlace Green 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. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Silverlace Green
Orthodontic treatment in Silverlace Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Silverlace Green
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Silverlace Green — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Silverlace Green sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Silverlace Green'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 Silverlace Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Silverlace Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Silverlace Green attend schools such as Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (3.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Silverlace Green close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Silverlace Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Silverlace Green
These local links are here for anyone comparing Silverlace Green, Suffolk against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hacheston, Marlesford, North Green, Parham, Great Glemham, and Lower Hacheston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Silverlace Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Silverlace Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Silverlace Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Silverlace Green is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 10.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (11.5 miles) and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Silverlace Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Silverlace Green, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 10.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Silverlace Green?
The nearest practice to Silverlace Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 11.5 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 Silverlace Green, 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 Silverlace Green, Suffolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.