Orthodontic practices near Acle
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Acle; 4 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, 7.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 7.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 7.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 10.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 10.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 10.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 10.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Yarmouth, 7.5 miles east; the next are Postwick (7.9 miles west) and Norwich (9.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 7.5 miles east |
| Postwick | 1 | 7.9 miles west |
| Norwich | 12 | 9.6 miles west |
| Hopton | 1 | 10.1 miles south-east |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Costessey | 1 | 13.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acle
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist (5.0 from 130 reviews), 10.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 10.7 miles west |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 10.6 miles west |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 13.4 miles south-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 10.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acle at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Broadland |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,317 |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,458 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 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 542 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 340th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Acle Academy — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 709 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | I Want To Be A Dentist, Great Yarmouth — 8 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 8 miles Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, Norwich — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Acle
From Acle the nearest practice is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, 7.5 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Hopton Dental Practice (10.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Acle 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 Acle are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acle to I Want To Be A Dentist is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acle
Norfolk12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Acle
Orthodontist in Acle: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Acle? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Norfolk, not just Acle. Acle — a small village with a population of around 2,317 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Acle
Acle is home to around 2,317 people, classing it as a small village within Norfolk. Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Damgate, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Damgate, Moulton St Mary, Stokesby, Oby, Halvergate, and Billockby are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Acle in context
ONS classifies Acle as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Acle falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. With just 13% of residents under 16, Acle skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,458 residents in the neighbourhood around Acle, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. People in Acle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Families in Acle are served by secondary schools including Acle Academy (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Acle's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local treatment availability around Acle
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Acle. The nearest we do hold are I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 8 miles away; John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 8 miles away; and Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Acle
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Acle helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Acle
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Acle
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Acle — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Acle
The orthodontic landscape in Acle offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Acle — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Acle — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Acle is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Acle falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13% of Acle's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,458 residents in Acle's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Acle has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Families in Acle are served by secondary schools including Acle Academy (0.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Acle's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Acle. The nearest we do hold are I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 8 miles away; John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 8 miles away; and Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acle
These links help widen your research beyond Acle, Norfolk if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Damgate, Moulton St Mary, Stokesby, Oby, Halvergate, and Billockby.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acle is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 7.5 miles to the east. The next closest are John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (7.9 miles) and The Park Surgery (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acle, 4 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Yarmouth, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acle?
The nearest practice to Acle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 7.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (9.6 miles) and The Hopton Dental Practice (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acle, Norfolk?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acle, Norfolk?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.