NHS Treatment in Moulton St Michael at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of 1,566 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 10.4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Long Stratton High School — 2.3 miles Old Buckenham High School — 5.9 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Moulton St Michael
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Moulton St Michael; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 5.9 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, 10.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 11.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 11.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 11.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 14.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moulton St Michael with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Norwich, 10.4 miles north; the next are Postwick (13.5 miles north-east) and Costessey (14.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 5 | 10.4 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Costessey | 1 | 14.4 miles north |
| Hopton | 1 | 23.4 miles east |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 24.1 miles east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 1 | 24.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moulton St Michael
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (4.9 from 763 reviews), 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 10.4 miles north |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Moulton St Michael, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Mulbarton Dental Practice, 6.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich, 10.4 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Moulton St Michael are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Moulton St Michael funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Moulton St Michael
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Moulton St Michael trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Moulton St Michael
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Norfolk vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Moulton St Michael. Moulton St Michael sits close to the England average for deprivation. In the census neighbourhood around Moulton St Michael, 5.6% of the 1,566 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Moulton St Michael. By ONS classification, Moulton St Michael falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Moulton St Michael's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Families in Moulton St Michael are served by secondary schools including Long Stratton High School (2.3 miles) and Old Buckenham High School (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Moulton St Michael has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Moulton St Michael itself. The closest on record are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 6 miles away; Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 10 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 14 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Moulton St Michael
For eligible patients in Moulton St Michael, the NHS route follows a defined sequence from dentist to specialist:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Moulton St Michael.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Moulton St Michael
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moulton St Michael?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moulton St Michael is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 5.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (10.4 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moulton St Michael?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Moulton St Michael, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moulton St Michael?
The nearest practice to Moulton St Michael that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 10.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include NR2 Dental Studio (11.3 miles) and Corner House Dental (11.7 miles).
How many families live in Moulton St Michael?
Around 13.6% of Moulton St Michael's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Moulton St Michael?
Moulton St Michael sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Is Moulton St Michael rural or urban?
ONS classifies Moulton St Michael as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
How deprived is Moulton St Michael compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Moulton St Michael is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Frequently the same specialist, sometimes even the same practice, provides both. The clinical skill doesn't change — what differs between the two routes is appliance choice, waiting time and how personalised the experience is.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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