Orthodontic practices near Felthorpe
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Felthorpe, 14 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 2.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 5.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Felthorpe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 2.5 miles south-east; the next are Norwich (4.1 miles south-east) and Postwick (8.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Norwich | 12 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Postwick | 1 | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 10.7 miles south |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 23.0 miles east |
| Hopton | 1 | 24.9 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 Felthorpe
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), 7.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felthorpe 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,325 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 234 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Norfolk | 88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Taverham High School — 1.6 miles Hellesdon High School — 4.2 miles Ormiston Victory Academy — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,254 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 2 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 4 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Felthorpe
Felthorpe is 2.5 miles from Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (24.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Felthorpe list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Felthorpe are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 2.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felthorpe
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Orthodontist in Felthorpe: Before booking anything in Felthorpe, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Felthorpe and the wider Norfolk area.
What local practice data suggests in Felthorpe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Felthorpe itself. The nearest recorded are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 2 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 4 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 9 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Haveringland, Thorpe Marriot, Taverham, Horsford, Ringland, and Attlebridge if you are weighing up more than one location.
Felthorpe in context
Felthorpe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 20.5% of Felthorpe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 2,325 residents in Felthorpe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk. The closest secondary schools to Felthorpe are Taverham High School (1.6 miles) and Hellesdon High School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Felthorpe sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Where Felthorpe sits locally
Haveringland is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Felthorpe.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Felthorpe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Felthorpe helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Felthorpe
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Felthorpe — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Felthorpe Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Felthorpe has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Felthorpe — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Felthorpe. Felthorpe's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.5% of Felthorpe's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 2,325 residents in Felthorpe's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Secondary-age pupils near Felthorpe attend schools such as Taverham High School (1.6 miles) and Hellesdon High School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Felthorpe is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Felthorpe itself. The closest on record are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 2 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 4 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 9 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 Felthorpe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felthorpe
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Felthorpe, Norfolk within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Haveringland, Thorpe Marriot, Taverham, Horsford, Ringland, and Attlebridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felthorpe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felthorpe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felthorpe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felthorpe is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (4.1 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felthorpe?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Felthorpe, 14 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felthorpe?
The nearest practice to Felthorpe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (6.3 miles) and Corner House Dental (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felthorpe, 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 Felthorpe, Norfolk?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.