Orthodontic practices near IP24
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of IP24; 9 practices within 20. The closest is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, 11.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 11.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 12.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 12.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 12.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 12.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 12.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 19.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to IP24 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bury St Edmunds, 11.5 miles south; the next are Newmarket (19.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 11.5 miles south |
| Newmarket | 1 | 19.3 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 IP24
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), 12.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 12.2 miles south |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 4.6 (301 reviews) | 11.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from IP24
The nearest practice to IP24 is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, 11.5 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cathedral Dental (12.2 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around IP24 list clear aligners, the nearest 12 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around IP24 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, 12.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from IP24 to M L B Dentista is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
IP24 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Breckland |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,689 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,920 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Thetford Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,398 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 12 miles Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 19 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | IP31, IP32, IP27, IP25, IP33, IP26, PE37, IP30 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in IP24
People searching from IP24 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 IP24 is Thetford.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near IP24
Where is the nearest orthodontist to IP24?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to IP24 is M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 11.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Sycamore House Dental Practice (12.0 miles) and Idh Group (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near IP24?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of IP24, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bury St Edmunds, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near IP24?
The nearest practice to IP24 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 12.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Baxter's Family Dental (19.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the IP24 postcode district?
Places in or next to IP24 include Thetford, Croxton, Kilverstone, Redcastle Furze, Euston, Brettenham, Rushford and Fakenham Magna.
How do I find an orthodontist near the IP24 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Thetford, Norfolk, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near IP24?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.