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Find Orthodontic Options Around IP6

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the IP6 postcode district and the Sharpstone Street, Suffolk area around it. It connects postcode-level searching with braces, aligner, cost and suitability information you can use before a clinic visit. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near IP6

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of IP6, 14 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Page Dr in Ipswich, 4.6 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Page DrIpswich4.6 miles south––––
Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich5.2 miles south–✓✓4.9 (193 reviews)
Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich5.2 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (1,210 reviews)
Ipswich OrthodonticsIpswich5.2 miles south✓✓✓4.8 (60 reviews)
OrthoactiveIpswich5.2 miles south✓✓✓4.4 (8 reviews)
Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich5.2 miles south–✓✓4.9 (392 reviews)
IPSWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTREIpswich5.2 miles south✓–––
Parkview Dental CentreIpswich5.3 miles south–––4.8 (459 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of IP6

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ipswich Dental Surgery (4.9 from 1,210 reviews), 5.2 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich4.9 (1,210 reviews)5.2 miles south
Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich4.9 (392 reviews)5.2 miles south
Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich4.9 (193 reviews)5.2 miles south
Parkview Dental CentreIpswich4.8 (459 reviews)5.3 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from IP6

The nearest practice to IP6 is Page Dr in Ipswich, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 35.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ipswich Dental Surgery (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around IP6 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 IP6 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ipswich Dental Surgery, 5.2 miles away.

IP6 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMid Suffolk
NHS dental servicesNHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1614.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents3,981 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre55 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest secondary schoolsClaydon High School — 1.8 miles
Ormiston Endeavour Academy — 3.5 miles
Westbourne Academy — 4.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 765 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPage Dr, Ipswich — 5 miles
Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 8 miles
Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 16 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 35 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsIP1, IP8, IP2, IP4, IP14, IP3, IP9, IP5

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 IP6

A typical orthodontic search around IP6 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.

The nearest town page for IP6 is Sharpstone Street.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near IP6

Where is the nearest orthodontist to IP6?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to IP6 is Page Dr in Ipswich, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Ipswich Dental Specialists (5.2 miles) and Ipswich Dental Surgery (5.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near IP6?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of IP6, 14 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near IP6?

The nearest practice to IP6 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ipswich Dental Surgery, about 5.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ipswich Orthodontics (5.2 miles) and Orthoactive (5.2 miles).

Which places are in or near the IP6 postcode district?

Places in or next to IP6 include Sharpstone Street, Coddenham, Claydon, Coddenham Green, Great Blakenham, Bell's Cross, Hemingstone and Gosbeck.

How do I find an orthodontist near the IP6 postcode area?

Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Sharpstone Street, Suffolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near IP6?

Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.

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.

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