Orthodontic practices near Ubbeston
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ubbeston; 18 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 17.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 18.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 18.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 19.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 19.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 19.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 19.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 19.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (392 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ubbeston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 17.4 miles south; the next are Ipswich (18.7 miles south-west) and Lowestoft (19.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 17.4 miles south |
| Ipswich | 12 | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 19.3 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 20.0 miles north-west |
| Hopton | 1 | 21.5 miles north-east |
| Norwich | 9 | 22.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ubbeston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth in Lowestoft (5.0 from 41 reviews), 19.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-east |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | 19.6 miles south-west |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (693 reviews) | 19.6 miles south-west |
| Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich | 4.9 (392 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ubbeston 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,142 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% 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 | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 721st closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stradbroke High School — 5.5 miles Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 17 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 19 miles REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — 8 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 Ubbeston
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Ubbeston; the nearest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 17.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Christchurch Dental Practice (19.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (21.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Ubbeston list clear aligners, the nearest 17.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ubbeston are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, 18.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ubbeston to Martlesham Heath Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ubbeston
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Orthodontist in Ubbeston: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Ubbeston? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Ubbeston and the wider Suffolk area.
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Ubbeston at a glance
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Heveningham, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Ubbeston
Ubbeston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ubbeston. Ubbeston has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 2,142 residents in Ubbeston's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. People in Ubbeston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Ubbeston are Stradbroke High School (5.5 miles) and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (5.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Ubbeston close to the England median.
Practice data for Ubbeston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ubbeston. The closest on record are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 17 miles away; Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 19 miles away; and REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 19 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ubbeston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ubbeston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ubbeston
There's no orthodontist on record in Ubbeston itself; the nearest dentist, Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Ubbeston as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ubbeston falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Ubbeston's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Ubbeston, 5.5% of the 2,142 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ubbeston has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Ubbeston attend schools such as Stradbroke High School (5.5 miles) and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (5.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Ubbeston close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ubbeston Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ubbeston 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ubbeston
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ubbeston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ubbeston
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ubbeston, Suffolk, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Heveningham, Cratfield, Laxfield, Huntingfield, Cookley Green, and Badingham may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ubbeston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ubbeston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ubbeston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ubbeston is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 17.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Suffolk Orthodontics (18.6 miles) and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (18.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ubbeston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ubbeston, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 17.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ubbeston?
The nearest practice to Ubbeston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 18.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (18.7 miles) and REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (19.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ubbeston, 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 Ubbeston, 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.