Orthodontic practices near Alpington
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Alpington, 15 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, 4.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 5.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alpington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Postwick, 4.3 miles north; the next are Norwich (4.8 miles north-west) and Ashwellthorpe (8.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Postwick | 1 | 4.3 miles north |
| Norwich | 12 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 8.5 miles west |
| Costessey | 1 | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 14.6 miles east |
| Hopton | 1 | 14.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alpington
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), 4.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alpington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Norfolk |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 650 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,395 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 | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Norfolk | 165th 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 | Framingham Earl High School — 1.9 miles University Technical College Norfolk — 4.6 miles Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 791 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 4 miles Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist, Norwich — 5 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Poringland Dental — 2 miles |
| Postcode districts | NR14 |
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 Alpington
Alpington is 4.3 miles from John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Alpington list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Alpington 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, 4.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alpington
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Orthodontist in Alpington: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Alpington often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Alpington or another part of Norfolk. Alpington — a small village with a population of around 650 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Alpington
Alpington has a population of around 650, making it a small village within Norfolk. Bergh Apton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-east of Alpington.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bergh Apton, Bramerton, Hellington Corner, Poringland, Brooke, and Framingham Pigot if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Alpington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alpington itself. The closest on record are John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 4 miles away; Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist, about 5 miles away; and Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Alpington
Alpington is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Alpington falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,395 residents in Alpington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Alpington has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Alpington attend schools such as Framingham Earl High School (1.9 miles) and University Technical College Norfolk (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alpington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Alpington
Orthodontic treatment in Alpington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alpington
Alpington has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Poringland Dental — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Alpington is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Alpington falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of Alpington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,395 residents in Alpington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Alpington has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Alpington are Framingham Earl High School (1.9 miles) and University Technical College Norfolk (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alpington's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Alpington
The orthodontic landscape in Alpington offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alpington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alpington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alpington
These links help widen your research beyond Alpington, Norfolk if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Bergh Apton, Bramerton, Hellington Corner, Poringland, Brooke, and Framingham Pigot.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alpington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alpington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alpington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alpington is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 4.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist (4.8 miles) and Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45) (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alpington?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Alpington, 15 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alpington?
The nearest practice to Alpington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 4.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (4.9 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alpington, Norfolk?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alpington, Norfolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.