Orthodontic practices near Hungry Hill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hungry Hill; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 14.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 14.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 15.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 16.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 17.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 17.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 17.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 17.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 17.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hungry Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 14.1 miles east; the next are Norwich (15.7 miles east) and Ashwellthorpe (16.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 14.1 miles east |
| Norwich | 12 | 15.7 miles east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 16.8 miles south-east |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 18.5 miles west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 20.3 miles west |
| Postwick | 1 | 20.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hungry Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants (5.0 from 543 reviews), 18.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | ImplantsCastle Rising | 5.0 (543 reviews) | 18.5 miles west |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 17.9 miles east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hungry Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Breckland |
| 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 | 2,421 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 | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 88 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 711th 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 | Northgate High School — 3.4 miles Dereham Neatherd High School — 4.2 miles Litcham School — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 14 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 16 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 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 | Hingham Dental Practice — 11 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 Hungry Hill
From Hungry Hill the nearest practice is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 14.1 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (18.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Hungry Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 14.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hungry Hill are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 14.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hungry Hill to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 30 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 370 to 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £330 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hungry Hill
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Orthodontist in Hungry Hill: Before booking anything in Hungry Hill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Hungry Hill with the wider Norfolk area.
Practice signals around Hungry Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hungry Hill itself. The closest on record are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 14 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 16 miles away; and Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 17 miles away.
What official data says about Hungry Hill
Hungry Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Hungry Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 2,421 residents in Hungry Hill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hungry Hill; the nearest is about 14 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hungry Hill are Northgate High School (3.4 miles) and Dereham Neatherd High School (4.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hungry Hill is roughly mid-table for England.
About Hungry Hill
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hungry Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hungry Hill helps you ask the right questions. 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 Hungry Hill
No orthodontic practice covers Hungry Hill directly, though Hingham Dental Practice (about 11 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Hungry Hill's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Hungry Hill's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hungry Hill, 6.4% of the 2,421 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hungry Hill; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Hungry Hill attend schools such as Northgate High School (3.4 miles) and Dereham Neatherd High School (4.2 miles). Hungry Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hungry Hill
The orthodontic landscape in Hungry Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Hungry Hill — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Hungry Hill itself; the nearest dentist, Hingham Dental Practice, is about 11 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Hungry Hill's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 2,421 residents in Hungry Hill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hungry Hill; the nearest is about 14 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Hungry Hill are Northgate High School (3.4 miles) and Dereham Neatherd High School (4.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Hungry Hill is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hungry Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 14 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 16 miles away; and Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 17 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 Hungry Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hungry Hill
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Hungry Hill, Norfolk, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to East Bilney, Old Beetley, Beetley, Gressenhall, Brisley, and Old Brigg for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hungry Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hungry Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hungry Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hungry Hill is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 14.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (15.7 miles) and Norwich Orthodontics (16.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hungry Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hungry Hill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 14.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hungry Hill?
The nearest practice to Hungry Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 14.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (17.1 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (17.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hungry Hill, 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 Hungry Hill, Norfolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.