NHS Treatment in Crossdale Street at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of 1,388 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 16.5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cromer Academy — 1.0 miles Sheringham High School — 5.0 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Crossdale Street
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Crossdale Street; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 16.5 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care, 16.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 16.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 17.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 19.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 19.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 19.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 19.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crossdale Street with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Costessey, 16.5 miles south; the next are Norwich (17.4 miles south) and Postwick (19.3 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crossdale Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (4.9 from 763 reviews), 19.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 19.7 miles south |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 19.6 miles south |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Crossdale Street, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 8.3 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care, Costessey, 16.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Crossdale Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Children's Orthodontics in Crossdale Street — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Crossdale Street itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Crossdale Street's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,388 residents in Crossdale Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Secondary-age pupils near Crossdale Street attend schools such as Cromer Academy (1.0 miles) and Sheringham High School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. ONS classifies Crossdale Street as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. National deprivation data puts Crossdale Street close to the England median. Crossdale Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. See local practice availability in Crossdale Street → They typically offer children's assessments and NHS-funded treatment for eligible patients.
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children in Crossdale Street is free, covering all appointments from assessment to retention. NHS waiting times in Norfolk are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time. Expect private children's orthodontic treatment costs in Crossdale Street to fall roughly between £1,500 and £5,500.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Crossdale Street
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Palate expanders gradually widen a narrow upper arch, and work best while the midpalatal suture is still open (usually up to age 12-14) — correcting a posterior crossbite and freeing up arch space in the process.
Functional appliances guide jaw growth in children whose lower jaw is significantly behind the upper jaw. Most effective during the pubertal growth spurt (age 10-13), they can reduce the severity of a large overjet and simplify later fixed brace treatment.
Monitoring is the most common outcome of early assessment — reviewing annually and starting active treatment at the optimal age once most adult teeth have erupted.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
An assessment at 7-8 often leads to a monitoring programme with annual reviews, with active treatment only starting around age 11-13 once it's actually needed. Being seen early in Crossdale Street isn't the same as being treated early — it's what lets the timing be right rather than rushed.
Frequently Asked Questions — Children in Crossdale Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crossdale Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crossdale Street is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (17.3 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crossdale Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crossdale Street, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 16.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crossdale Street?
The nearest practice to Crossdale Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (17.4 miles) and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (19.3 miles).
What NHS area is Crossdale Street in for dental services?
Crossdale Street sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Crossdale Street a family area?
Census data puts 14.6% of Crossdale Street's population at under 16.
What towns are near Crossdale Street?
Felbrigg, Frogshall, Northrepps are within easy reach of Crossdale Street.
Where's the nearest dentist to Crossdale Street?
Crossdale Street has no orthodontic practice of its own, but mydentist is about 8 miles away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
How much does children's orthodontic treatment cost?
NHS orthodontic treatment for eligible children is free, covering the full course of treatment. Private treatment for children follows similar pricing to adults: £1,500-£3,500 for metal fixed braces, with payment plans available.
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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