Orthodontic practices near CO8
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of CO8, 16 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 4.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury SuffolkSudbury | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (158 reviews) |
| Brickstables Dental & Implant ClinicEight Ash Green | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (205 reviews) |
| Colchester SmilesColchester | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (105 reviews) |
| Mile End Dental ClinicColchester | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioColchester | 6.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
| Whitefern Dental HealthColchester | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (122 reviews) |
| Hello DentalColchester | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CO8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sudbury, 4.9 miles north; the next are Eight Ash Green (6.2 miles south-east) and Colchester (6.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
| Eight Ash Green | 1 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Colchester | 6 | 6.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CO8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hello Dental in Colchester (5.0 from 331 reviews), 7.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hello DentalColchester | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Colchester Orthodontic CentreColchester | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
| The Dental StudioColchester | 4.9 (188 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Mile End Dental ClinicColchester | 4.8 (344 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CO8
The nearest practice to CO8 is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 4.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around CO8 list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around CO8 are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, 4.9 miles away.
CO8 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Braintree |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,092 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Gainsborough School — 3.7 miles Ormiston Sudbury Academy — 5.3 miles The Ramsey Academy, Halstead — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, Sudbury — 5 miles Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic, Eight Ash Green — 6 miles Colchester Smiles, Colchester — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CO6, CO10, CO3, CO9, CO1, CO2, CO4, CO5 |
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.
Teeth straightening near CO8
A typical orthodontic search around CO8 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CO8 is Bures Saint Mary.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CO8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CO8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CO8 is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 4.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (6.2 miles) and Colchester Smiles (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CO8?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of CO8, 16 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CO8?
The nearest practice to CO8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perfect Smile Clinic Implant and Invisalign dental centre Sudbury Suffolk, about 4.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic (6.2 miles) and Colchester Smiles (6.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the CO8 postcode district?
Places in or next to CO8 include Bures Saint Mary, Mount Bures, Bures Green, Bures Hamlet, Lamarsh, Alphamstone, Wormingford and Chappel.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CO8 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Bures Saint Mary, Suffolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.