Orthodontic practices near Stratford St Mary
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Stratford St Mary, 25 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, 4.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Hello DentalColchester | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
| Colchester SmilesColchester | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Mile End Dental ClinicColchester | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioColchester | 6.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| DentoworldColchester | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (210 reviews) |
| North Hill DentalColchester | 6.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (580 reviews) |
| North Hill Dental CareColchester | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 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 Stratford St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colchester, 4.0 miles south-west; the next are Eight Ash Green (8.4 miles south-west) and Ipswich (9.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 14 | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Ipswich | 12 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Sudbury | 1 | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Kesgrave | 1 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 13.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stratford St Mary
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), 4.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stratford St Mary 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,172 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Suffolk | 134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | East Bergholt High School — 2.0 miles Manningtree High School — 3.7 miles The Gilberd School — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 902 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Colchester Orthodontic Centre, Colchester — 4 miles Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 8 miles Ipswich Dental Surgery, Ipswich — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 41 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 Mary
The nearest practice to Stratford St Mary is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Colchester Orthodontic Centre (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Stratford St Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Stratford St Mary are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stratford St Mary
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Orthodontist in Stratford St Mary: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Stratford St Mary. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Suffolk.
Practice signals around Stratford St Mary
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stratford St Mary. The nearest recorded are Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 4 miles away; Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Eight Ash Green, about 8 miles away; and Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in Stratford St Mary
Stratford St Mary is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Stratford St Mary's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Stratford St Mary, 6.7% of the 1,172 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Stratford St Mary are East Bergholt High School (2.0 miles) and Manningtree High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stratford St Mary's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
A quick look at Stratford St Mary
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Stratford St Mary
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stratford St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stratford St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stratford St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stratford St Mary is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hello Dental (4.0 miles) and Colchester Smiles (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stratford St Mary?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Stratford St Mary, 25 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stratford St Mary?
The nearest practice to Stratford St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Colchester Orthodontic Centre, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Hello Dental (4.0 miles) and Colchester Smiles (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stratford St Mary, 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 Stratford St Mary, Suffolk?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.