Orthodontic practices near Matlaske
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Matlaske; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 13.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 13.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 14.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 15.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 15.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 16.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 16.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 17.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 17.2 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 Matlaske with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 13.4 miles south; the next are Norwich (14.7 miles south) and Postwick (18.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 13.4 miles south |
| Norwich | 12 | 14.7 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 18.0 miles south-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 21.8 miles south |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 28.7 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 Matlaske
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), 17.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 16.9 miles south |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 17.6 miles south |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 17.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Matlaske 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,258 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 18.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 63 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 684th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sheringham High School — 4.6 miles Aylsham High School — 5.8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 13 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 15 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 18 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 | Aylsham Dental Practice — 6 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 Matlaske
The nearest practice to Matlaske is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 13.4 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (17.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Matlaske list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Matlaske are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 13.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Matlaske 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 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 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Matlaske
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Practice data for Matlaske
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Matlaske. The closest on record are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 13 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 15 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 18 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for North Barningham, Baconsthorpe, Little Barningham, Bessingham, Gresham, and Wolterton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Matlaske
By ONS classification, Matlaske falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Matlaske falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.5% of Matlaske's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Matlaske, 5.6% of the 2,258 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Matlaske has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Matlaske attend schools such as Sheringham High School (4.6 miles) and Aylsham High School (5.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Matlaske is roughly mid-table for England.
A quick look at Matlaske
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Orthodontic Treatments in Matlaske
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Matlaske
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The Orthodontic Journey in Matlaske
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Matlaske
No orthodontic practice covers Matlaske directly, though Aylsham Dental Practice (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Matlaske is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Matlaske falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Matlaske has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Matlaske, 5.6% of the 2,258 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Matlaske; the nearest is about 13 miles away. Families in Matlaske are served by secondary schools including Sheringham High School (4.6 miles) and Aylsham High School (5.8 miles). National deprivation data puts Matlaske close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Matlaske. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Matlaske
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Frequently Asked Questions in Matlaske
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Matlaske often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Matlaske?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Matlaske is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 13.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (14.7 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (15.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Matlaske?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Matlaske, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 13.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Matlaske?
The nearest practice to Matlaske that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 13.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (15.7 miles) and Corner House Dental (17.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Matlaske, Norfolk?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Matlaske, Norfolk?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.