--- title: "Orthodontists in Ipswich, Suffolk | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ipswich description: "Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Ipswich, Suffolk by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Ipswich](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ipswich) ## Compare Orthodontists in Ipswich 12 practices are on our register for Ipswich. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [A&L Clinics \| Dentist in Ipswich](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/al-clinics-dentist-in-ipswich) IP4 1BN | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (97 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Christchurch Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/christchurch-dental-practice) IP1 3JN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (392 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Foxhall Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/foxhall-dental-practice) IP3 8JU | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (804 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ipswich Dental Specialists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ipswich-dental-specialists) IP1 3LU | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (193 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ipswich Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ipswich-dental-surgery) IP1 3LN | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,210 reviews) | Under a mile | | [IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ipswich-orthodontic-centre) IP1 3LU | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Ipswich Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ipswich-orthodontics) IP1 3LU | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (60 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Orthoactive](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoactive) IP1 4HD | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.4 (8 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Page Dr](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/page-dr) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | 1 miles | | [Parkview Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parkview-dental-centre) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (459 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Quest Dental Care Ipswich](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quest-dental-care-ipswich) IP4 2AA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (693 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-suffolk-dentist-ipswich) IP4 5QP | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (366 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Ipswich at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Ipswich | | 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: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 178,835 | | Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,974 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 | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 40.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 38% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,496 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within Suffolk | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk | | Nearest secondary schools | Northgate High School — 1.2 miles Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy — 1.3 miles Copleston High School — 1.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,227 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Maidenhall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/maidenhall) [Westerfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westerfield) [Castle Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/castle-hill) [Racecourse](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/racecourse) [Chantry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chantry) [Akenham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/akenham) [All Areas in Suffolk](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/suffolk) 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 Ipswich How many orthodontists are there in Ipswich? There are 12 orthodontic practices on our register for Ipswich, 7 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Ipswich offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Ipswich: Foxhall Dental Practice, Ipswich Dental Surgery, IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Ipswich Orthodontics, Orthoactive, Quest Dental Care Ipswich, Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Ipswich has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Ipswich Dental Surgery has the highest average rating on our register for Ipswich: 4.9 from 1,210 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Ipswich? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Ipswich, Suffolk | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ipswich](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ipswich) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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