Orthodontic practices near Upper Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Street; 17 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich, 6.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich | 6.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (97 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 6.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (693 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) |
| Parkview Dental CentreIpswich | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (459 reviews) |
| Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (193 reviews) |
| Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (60 reviews) |
| OrthoactiveIpswich | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ipswich, 6.1 miles north; the next are Kesgrave (7.7 miles north-east) and Colchester (9.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 6.1 miles north |
| Kesgrave | 2 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Colchester | 12 | 9.0 miles west |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 9.8 miles east |
| Little Clacton | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Clacton-on-Sea | 2 | 11.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Valley Dental Practice in Clacton-on-Sea (5.0 from 546 reviews), 11.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Dental PracticeClacton-on-Sea | 5.0 (546 reviews) | 11.7 miles south |
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 9.0 miles west |
| DentoworldColchester | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 9.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,346 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 90 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 260th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holbrook Academy — 2.1 miles Manningtree High School — 3.4 miles East Bergholt High School — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 584 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich, Ipswich — 6 miles Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 8 miles Hello Dental, Colchester — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 35 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 Upper Street
The nearest practice to Upper Street is A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich, 6.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Quest Dental Care Ipswich (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 21 of the practices around Upper Street list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Upper Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Street to A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Street
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Orthodontist in Upper Street: This page was put together for people in Upper Street who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Suffolk and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of Upper Street
Stutton is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Upper Street.
Area profile for Upper Street
Upper Street's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Upper Street. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Upper Street skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,346 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Street, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Upper Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Upper Street are served by secondary schools including Holbrook Academy (2.1 miles) and Manningtree High School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Street sits among the less deprived areas of England.
What we know about practices near Upper Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Street itself. The nearest recorded are A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich, about 6 miles away; Suffolk Orthodontics in Kesgrave, about 8 miles away; and Hello Dental in Colchester, about 9 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Stutton, Tattingstone, Bradfield Heath, Holbrook, New Mistley, and Brantham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Street
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upper Street
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Street
Practices serving Upper Street differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Upper Street — 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. Upper Street has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,346 residents in Upper Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Street; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Street attend schools such as Holbrook Academy (2.1 miles) and Manningtree High School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Street falls in a less deprived area than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Street has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Street — 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 Upper Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Street
This part of the page places Upper Street, Suffolk in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Stutton, Tattingstone, Bradfield Heath, Holbrook, New Mistley, and Brantham can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Street is A&L Clinics | Dentist in Ipswich, about 6.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Foxhall Dental Practice (6.2 miles) and Quest Dental Care Ipswich (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Street, 17 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ipswich, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Street?
The nearest practice to Upper Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, about 6.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Quest Dental Care Ipswich (6.3 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Street, Suffolk?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Street, Suffolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.