Orthodontic practices near IP28
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of IP28; 8 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 7.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Family DentalNewmarket | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (157 reviews) |
| Idh GroupBury St Edmunds | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 9.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 9.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to IP28 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newmarket, 7.9 miles south-west; the next are Bury St Edmunds (9.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | 1 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 9.4 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 IP28
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), 9.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) | 9.8 miles south-east |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 4.6 (301 reviews) | 10.0 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 IP28
From IP28 the nearest practice is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 7.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cathedral Dental (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around IP28 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around IP28 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from IP28 to Baxter's Family Dental is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
IP28 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,571 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 | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 82 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mildenhall College Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,317 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baxter's Family Dental, Newmarket — 8 miles Idh Group, Bury St Edmunds — 9 miles Ely Smiles, Ely — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 24 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | IP27, CB8, IP26, IP29, IP33, CB7, IP32, IP24 |
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 IP28 area
A typical orthodontic search around IP28 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 IP28 is Barton Mills.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near IP28
Where is the nearest orthodontist to IP28?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to IP28 is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 7.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Idh Group (9.4 miles) and Guildhall Dental (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near IP28?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of IP28, 8 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newmarket, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near IP28?
The nearest practice to IP28 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baxter's Family Dental in Newmarket, about 7.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Stewart House Orthodontics (9.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the IP28 postcode district?
Places in or next to IP28 include Barton Mills, Mildenhall, Tuddenham St Mary, Herringswell, Eriswell, Holywell Row, Wilde Street and Little Eriswell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the IP28 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Barton Mills, Suffolk, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near IP28?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.