Orthodontic practices near Felbrigg
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Felbrigg; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 16.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 16.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 17.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 17.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 18.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 19.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 19.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 19.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Felbrigg with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 16.3 miles south; the next are Norwich (17.2 miles south) and Postwick (19.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 16.3 miles south |
| Norwich | 12 | 17.2 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 19.5 miles south |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 24.9 miles south |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 27.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Felbrigg
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is ICONIC DENT in Norwich (5.0 from 59 reviews), 19.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 19.1 miles south |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 19.8 miles south |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felbrigg at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,356 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 803rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cromer Academy — 1.4 miles Sheringham High School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 665 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 16 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 17 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 8 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 Felbrigg
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Felbrigg; the nearest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 16.3 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (19.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Felbrigg list clear aligners, the nearest 16.3 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 Felbrigg are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 16.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felbrigg to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 35 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 420 to 850 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £380 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felbrigg
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Orthodontist in Felbrigg: This page was put together for people in Felbrigg who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Norfolk.
Felbrigg in context
Felbrigg — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.5% of Felbrigg's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,356 residents in Felbrigg's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Felbrigg has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Felbrigg are Cromer Academy (1.4 miles) and Sheringham High School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Felbrigg sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Metton, Cromer, Crossdale Street, Aylmerton, East Runton, and Suffield Park follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Felbrigg at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Crossdale Street, around 2 km to the east.
Practice data for Felbrigg
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Felbrigg itself. The nearest we do hold are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 17 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Felbrigg
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Felbrigg can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Felbrigg
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Felbrigg — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Felbrigg
Many people in Felbrigg delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Felbrigg
No orthodontic practice covers Felbrigg directly, though mydentist (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Felbrigg is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Felbrigg's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,356 residents in the neighbourhood around Felbrigg, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Felbrigg; the nearest is about 16 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Felbrigg attend schools such as Cromer Academy (1.4 miles) and Sheringham High School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Felbrigg sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felbrigg. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felbrigg
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Felbrigg, Norfolk alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Metton, Cromer, Crossdale Street, Aylmerton, East Runton, and Suffield Park follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felbrigg
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felbrigg often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felbrigg?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felbrigg is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (17.2 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felbrigg?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felbrigg, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 16.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felbrigg?
The nearest practice to Felbrigg that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (17.5 miles) and Corner House Dental (19.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felbrigg, 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 Felbrigg, Norfolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.