Orthodontic practices near Carleton Rode
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Carleton Rode; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 11.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 12.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 12.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 12.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Carleton Rode with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 5.3 miles north-east; the next are Norwich (10.5 miles north-east) and Costessey (13.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Norwich | 12 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Costessey | 1 | 13.8 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 22.8 miles south-west |
| Hopton | 1 | 26.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Carleton Rode
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), 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Carleton Rode 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,231 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 106 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 219th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Old Buckenham High School — 2.8 miles Attleborough Academy — 4.3 miles Wymondham College — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 501 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 5 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 10 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 15 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 Carleton Rode
The nearest practice to Carleton Rode is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 5.3 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (23.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Carleton Rode list clear aligners, the nearest 10.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Carleton Rode are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, 10.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Carleton Rode to Norwich Orthodontics is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Carleton Rode
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The local picture in Carleton Rode
Carleton Rode is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Carleton Rode. 18.8% of Carleton Rode's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Carleton Rode, 7.8% of the 1,231 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Carleton Rode; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Carleton Rode attend schools such as Old Buckenham High School (2.8 miles) and Attleborough Academy (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Carleton Rode sits close to the England average for deprivation.
What we know about practices near Carleton Rode
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Carleton Rode. The nearest we do hold are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 5 miles away; Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 10 miles away; and Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 14 miles away.
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A quick look at Carleton Rode
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Orthodontic Treatments in Carleton Rode
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Carleton Rode
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Carleton Rode
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Frequently Asked Questions in Carleton Rode
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Carleton Rode often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Carleton Rode?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Carleton Rode is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (10.5 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Carleton Rode?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Carleton Rode, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Carleton Rode?
The nearest practice to Carleton Rode that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NR2 Dental Studio (11.5 miles) and Corner House Dental (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Carleton Rode, Norfolk?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Carleton Rode, Norfolk?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.