Orthodontic practices near Horsford
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Horsford, 14 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 1.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 2.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 3.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 4.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 4.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 5.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 5.3 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 Horsford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 1.7 miles south; the next are Norwich (2.8 miles south) and Postwick (6.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 1.7 miles south |
| Norwich | 12 | 2.8 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 10.3 miles south |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 21.2 miles east |
| Hopton | 1 | 23.1 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 Horsford
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), 6.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 5.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Horsford 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,163 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,484 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,733 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Norfolk | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Taverham High School — 2.3 miles Hellesdon High School — 2.8 miles Ormiston Victory Academy — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,730 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 2 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 3 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 7 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 Horsford
Horsford is 1.7 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 (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (23.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Horsford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Horsford are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 1.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Horsford
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Orthodontist in Horsford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Horsford. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Norfolk. Horsford — a small town with a population of around 4,163 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Horsford
Horsford's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Horsford. Census figures show 18.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,484 residents in the neighbourhood around Horsford, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Horsford is better served than 60% of towns in England. Families in Horsford are served by secondary schools including Taverham High School (2.3 miles) and Hellesdon High School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Horsford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Thorpe Marriot, Felthorpe, Hevingham, Newton St Faith, Pound Corner, and Hellesdon.
Local orthodontic signals in Horsford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Horsford itself. The nearest recorded are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 2 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 3 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 7 miles away.
A quick look at Horsford
Horsford has a population of around 4,163, making it a small town within Norfolk. Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Thorpe Marriot, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Horsford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Horsford has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Horsford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Horsford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Horsford
Many people in Horsford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Horsford
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Horsford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Horsford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Horsford
These links help widen your research beyond Horsford, Norfolk if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Thorpe Marriot, Felthorpe, Hevingham, Newton St Faith, Pound Corner, and Hellesdon for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Horsford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horsford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horsford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horsford is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 1.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (2.8 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Horsford?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Horsford, 14 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horsford?
The nearest practice to Horsford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 1.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (4.5 miles) and Corner House Dental (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horsford, 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 Horsford, Norfolk?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.