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title: "Orthodontists in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bury-st-edmunds
description: "Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre."
updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# Orthodontists in Bury St Edmunds

Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Bury St Edmunds

7 practices are on our register for Bury St Edmunds. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Abbey Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/abbey-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (27 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Cathedral Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-dental) IP33 1UZ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (178 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Guildhall Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/guildhall-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Idh Group](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/idh-group) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile |
| [M L B Dentista](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/m-l-b-dentista) IP32 7AZ | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (301 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Stewart House Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stewart-house-orthodontics) IP33 1HE | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (13 reviews) | Under a mile |
| [Sycamore House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sycamore-house-dental-practice) IP33 1AE | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.6 (90 reviews) | Under a mile |

## Bury St Edmunds at a Glance

| Nation | England |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | West 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 42,812 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,074 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 44.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,201 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Suffolk | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI CEVC School — 0.3 miles Bury St Edmunds County High School — 0.6 miles St Benedict's Catholic School — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,471 pupils (DfE) |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

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Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements.

### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Bury St Edmunds

How many orthodontists are there in Bury St Edmunds?

There are 7 orthodontic practices on our register for Bury St Edmunds, 1 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Bury St Edmunds offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Bury St Edmunds: Stewart House Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Bury St Edmunds has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Stewart House Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Bury St Edmunds: 5.0 from 13 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Bury St Edmunds?

NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.

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Updated 2026-09-15

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