Orthodontic practices near King Row
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of King Row; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 13.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 13.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 15.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 16.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 16.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 17.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 17.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 17.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 18.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to King Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 13.3 miles east; the next are Costessey (15.8 miles east) and Norwich (16.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 13.3 miles east |
| Costessey | 1 | 15.8 miles east |
| Norwich | 12 | 16.4 miles east |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 20.7 miles west |
| Postwick | 1 | 20.7 miles east |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 21.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of King Row
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), 18.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 17.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
King Row 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,298 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 676th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wayland Academy — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 564 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 13 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 16 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 16 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, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Hingham Dental Practice — 5 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 King Row
From King Row the nearest practice is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 13.3 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (18.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (25.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around King Row list clear aligners, the nearest 15.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around King Row are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 15.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from King Row to Norwich Orthodontics 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In King Row
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in King Row, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Norfolk, not just King Row.
What official data says about King Row
King Row — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.3% of King Row's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around King Row, 5.9% of the 1,298 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. King Row has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near King Row attend schools such as Wayland Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts King Row close to the England median.
What local practice data suggests in King Row
No orthodontic practice is recorded in King Row. The nearest we do hold are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 13 miles away; Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16 miles away; and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 16 miles away.
About King Row
Just around 2 km north-west, Saham Waite is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Pages for Carbrooke, Crowshill, High Green, Saham Waite, Blackmoor Row, and Ovington follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in King Row
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in King Row helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in King Row
No orthodontic practice covers King Row directly, though Hingham Dental Practice (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, King Row sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. King Row's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,298 residents in King Row's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. King Row has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Families in King Row are served by secondary schools including Wayland Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. King Row'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.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in King Row
The orthodontic landscape in King Row offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in King Row — Local Context
King Row has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Hingham Dental Practice — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies King Row as 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 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,298 residents in the neighbourhood around King Row, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of King Row; the nearest is about 13 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near King Row attend schools such as Wayland Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, King Row is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in King Row. The closest on record are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 13 miles away; Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16 miles away; and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 16 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 King Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around King Row
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around King Row, Norfolk, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Carbrooke, Crowshill, High Green, Saham Waite, Blackmoor Row, and Ovington.
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Frequently Asked Questions in King Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in King Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to King Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to King Row is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 13.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Drayton Dental Care (15.8 miles) and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (16.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near King Row?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of King Row, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near King Row?
The nearest practice to King Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 15.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (16.4 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (17.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in King Row, Norfolk?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in King Row, Norfolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.