Orthodontic practices near IP22
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of IP22; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 13.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 13.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 15.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 16.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 16.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 16.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 16.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 17.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 17.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to IP22 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 13.5 miles north-east; the next are Bury St Edmunds (15.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 15.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of IP22
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds (5.0 from 13 reviews), 16.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-west |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-west |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-west |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 4.6 (301 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from IP22
The nearest practice to IP22 is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 13.5 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cathedral Dental (16.8 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 2 of the practices around IP22 list clear aligners, the nearest 16.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around IP22 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, 16.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from IP22 to Norwich Orthodontics is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
IP22 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,752 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Diss High School — 2.7 miles Hartismere School — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 877 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 14 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 16 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | IP98, IP23, NR16, NR17, IP14, IP21, NR18, IP31 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the IP22 area
Most IP22 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for IP22 is Magpie Green.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near IP22
Where is the nearest orthodontist to IP22?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to IP22 is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 13.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are M L B Dentista (15.9 miles) and Sycamore House Dental Practice (16.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near IP22?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of IP22, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near IP22?
The nearest practice to IP22 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 16.7 miles to the south-west.
Which places are in or near the IP22 postcode district?
Places in or next to IP22 include Magpie Green, Bressingham, Wortham Ling, Fersfield, Wortham, Bressingham Common, Baynard's Green and Snow Street.
How do I find an orthodontist near the IP22 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Magpie Green, Suffolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near IP22?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.