Orthodontic practices near Yoxford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Yoxford; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 17.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 17.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 17.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 17.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 18.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| Suffolk OrthodonticsKesgrave | 19.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (52 reviews) |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 19.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (366 reviews) |
| Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich | 20.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (804 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 20.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yoxford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kesgrave, 17.6 miles south-west; the next are Lowestoft (17.6 miles north-east) and Ipswich (19.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 2 | 17.6 miles south-west |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 17.6 miles north-east |
| Ipswich | 12 | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Hopton | 1 | 20.7 miles north-east |
| Felixstowe | 1 | 22.2 miles south |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 24.2 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 Yoxford
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), 18.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 4.9 (104 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Martlesham Heath Dental PracticeKesgrave | 4.9 (43 reviews) | 17.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yoxford 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 |
| Population | 726 |
| Residents under 16 | 9.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 18% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 723rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alde Valley Academy — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Martlesham Heath Dental Practice, Kesgrave — 18 miles REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 18 miles Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, Ipswich — 20 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, 6 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — 13 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 Yoxford
Yoxford is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, 17.6 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (18.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (20.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Yoxford list clear aligners, the nearest 17.6 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 Yoxford are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 17.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yoxford 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yoxford
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Orthodontist in Yoxford: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Yoxford often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Yoxford or another part of Suffolk. Yoxford — a small village with a population of around 726 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Yoxford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yoxford. The nearest recorded are Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 18 miles away; REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 18 miles away; and Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich, about 20 miles away.
Where Yoxford sits locally
Around 726 people live in Yoxford, which is a small village within Suffolk. Darsham is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Yoxford.
The local picture in Yoxford
Yoxford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Yoxford's under-16 share, 9.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.7% of the 2,101 residents in Yoxford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. Yoxford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 18 miles away. Families in Yoxford are served by secondary schools including Alde Valley Academy (5.6 miles). Yoxford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Yoxford
Orthodontic treatment in Yoxford 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Yoxford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Yoxford Explained
Patients in Yoxford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Yoxford
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 Yoxford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yoxford
If Yoxford, Suffolk is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Darsham, Hemp Green, Dorley's Corner, Sibton Green, Bramfield, and East Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yoxford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yoxford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yoxford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yoxford is Martlesham Heath Dental Practice in Kesgrave, about 17.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (17.6 miles) and Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (17.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yoxford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yoxford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kesgrave, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yoxford?
The nearest practice to Yoxford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 17.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (17.7 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (18.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yoxford, 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 Yoxford, Suffolk?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.