Orthodontic practices near Stratford St Andrew
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stratford St Andrew; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 11.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 12.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 14.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 15.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 15.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 15.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 15.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stratford St Andrew with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 11.4 miles south-west; the next are Ipswich (13.8 miles south-west) and Felixstowe (16.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 11.4 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 16.1 miles south |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 23.9 miles north-east |
| Hopton | 1 | 27.0 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 27.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stratford St Andrew
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), 15.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stratford St Andrew 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 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,984 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 | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 560th 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 | Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 11 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 14 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 Stratford St Andrew
From Stratford St Andrew the nearest practice is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 11.4 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Christchurch Dental Practice (15.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (27 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Stratford St Andrew list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stratford St Andrew are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 12.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stratford St Andrew 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 300 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stratford St Andrew
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Stratford St Andrew in context
ONS classifies Stratford St Andrew as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stratford St Andrew falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.4% of Stratford St Andrew's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,984 residents in the neighbourhood around Stratford St Andrew, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Stratford St Andrew usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Stratford St Andrew are Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (5.3 miles). Stratford St Andrew sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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About Stratford St Andrew
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Practice signals around Stratford St Andrew
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stratford St Andrew. The nearest we do hold are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 11 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 14 miles away; and Crescent Smile Clinic in Felixstowe, about 16 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stratford St Andrew
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stratford St Andrew helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stratford St Andrew
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Stratford St Andrew — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Stratford St Andrew is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stratford St Andrew falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Stratford St Andrew has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.4% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Stratford St Andrew, 6.2% of the 1,984 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stratford St Andrew; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Stratford St Andrew attend schools such as Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (5.3 miles). Stratford St Andrew's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stratford St Andrew
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stratford St Andrew has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stratford St Andrew
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stratford St Andrew — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stratford St Andrew. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stratford St Andrew
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Benhall, Great Glemham, Little Glemham, Sweffling, Stone Common, and Blaxhall can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stratford St Andrew
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stratford St Andrew often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stratford St Andrew?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stratford St Andrew is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 11.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (12.8 miles) and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stratford St Andrew?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stratford St Andrew, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 11.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stratford St Andrew?
The nearest practice to Stratford St Andrew that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 12.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (13.8 miles) and Foxhall Dental Practice (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stratford St Andrew, 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 Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.