Orthodontic practices near Holt
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Holt; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 17.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 17.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 18.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 19.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 20.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 20.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 21.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 21.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 21.1 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 Holt with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 17.1 miles south; the next are Norwich (18.6 miles south) and Postwick (22.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 17.1 miles south |
| Norwich | 12 | 18.6 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 24.8 miles south |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 27.1 miles west |
| King's Lynn | 1 | 29.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Holt
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) in Norwich (4.9 from 71 reviews), 19.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 4.8 (257 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 4.8 (73 reviews) | 18.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holt 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,810 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,823 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 15.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 466 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 829th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sheringham High School — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 17 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 19 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Aylsham Dental Practice — 10 miles |
| Postcode districts | NR25 |
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 Holt
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Holt; the nearest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 17.1 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (21.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Holt list clear aligners, the nearest 17.1 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 Holt are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 17.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holt to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 40 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 440 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holt
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Orthodontist in Holt: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Holt? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Norfolk. Holt — a small town with a population of around 3,810 — is covered on this page specifically.
Holt in context
Holt is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Holt's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,823 residents in the neighbourhood around Holt, 8.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk. People in Holt usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Holt attend schools such as Sheringham High School (4.9 miles). Holt's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Local provider signals in Holt
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holt itself. The nearest we do hold are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 17 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 19 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 22 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Letheringsett, High Kelling, Hunworth, Kelling, Salthouse, and Edgefield if you are weighing up more than one location.
About Holt
Around 3,810 people live in Holt, which is a small town within Norfolk. Letheringsett is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Holt.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Holt
Many people in Holt 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Holt — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Holt
Patients in Holt have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Holt — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Holt itself; the nearest dentist, Aylsham Dental Practice, is about 10 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Holt sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.6% of Holt's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.9% of the 1,823 residents in Holt's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Holt; the nearest is about 17 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Holt attend schools such as Sheringham High School (4.9 miles). Holt falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Holt itself. The closest on record are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 17 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 19 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 22 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Holt. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Holt
This part of the page places Holt, Norfolk in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Letheringsett, High Kelling, Hunworth, Kelling, Salthouse, and Edgefield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holt
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holt often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holt?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holt is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 17.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (18.6 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (19.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holt?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holt, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 17.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holt?
The nearest practice to Holt that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 17.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (20.0 miles) and Corner House Dental (21.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holt, Norfolk?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Holt, Norfolk?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.