Orthodontic practices near Foulsham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Foulsham; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 11.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 11.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 13.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 14.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 15.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 15.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 15.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 15.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 15.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foulsham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 11.5 miles south-east; the next are Norwich (13.2 miles south-east) and Ashwellthorpe (17.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Norwich | 12 | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Postwick | 1 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 22.6 miles west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 24.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Foulsham
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), 16.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foulsham 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,021 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,447 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 574th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Reepham High School and College — 4.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 12 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 13 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 10 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 Foulsham
The nearest practice to Foulsham is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 11.5 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (16.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Foulsham list clear aligners, the nearest 11.5 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 Foulsham are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 11.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Foulsham to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foulsham
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Orthodontist in Foulsham: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Foulsham, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Norfolk. Foulsham — a small village with a population of around 1,021 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Foulsham
Around 1,021 people live in Foulsham, which is a small village within Norfolk. Bintree is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-west of Foulsham.
Foulsham in context
ONS classifies Foulsham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Foulsham. 16% of Foulsham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Foulsham, 6.4% of the 1,447 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Foulsham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Foulsham are Reepham High School and College (4.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Foulsham close to the England median.
Practice data for Foulsham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Foulsham itself. The nearest recorded are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 12 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 13 miles away; and Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 17 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bintree, Bawdeswell, Hindolveston, Themelthorpe, Billingford, and Wood Norton.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Foulsham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Foulsham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Foulsham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Foulsham
Patients in Foulsham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Foulsham
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 Foulsham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Foulsham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Foulsham, Norfolk. Related nearby location pages such as Bintree, Bawdeswell, Hindolveston, Themelthorpe, Billingford, and Wood Norton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foulsham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foulsham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foulsham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foulsham is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 11.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (13.2 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (14.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foulsham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Foulsham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foulsham?
The nearest practice to Foulsham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 11.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include NR2 Dental Studio (15.5 miles) and Corner House Dental (15.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foulsham, Norfolk?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Foulsham, Norfolk?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.