Orthodontic practices near Oulton Broad
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Oulton Broad, 6 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 2.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 2.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 9.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 18.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 19.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oulton Broad with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lowestoft, 2.3 miles east; the next are Hopton (4.9 miles north) and Great Yarmouth (9.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 3 | 2.3 miles east |
| Hopton | 1 | 4.9 miles north |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 9.5 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 18.1 miles north-west |
| Norwich | 12 | 19.7 miles north-west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 22.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oulton Broad
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), 19.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-west |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-west |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oulton Broad at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Suffolk |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,496 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,542 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Suffolk | 60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | East Point Academy — 1.2 miles Pakefield High School — 1.8 miles Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,499 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 2 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 5 miles The Park Surgery, Great Yarmouth — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 10 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 Oulton Broad
Oulton Broad is 2.3 miles from REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (4.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Oulton Broad list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Oulton Broad are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 2.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oulton Broad
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What local practice data suggests in Oulton Broad
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oulton Broad itself. The nearest we do hold are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 2 miles away; The Hopton Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; and The Park Surgery in Great Yarmouth, about 10 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Camps Heath, Carlton Colville, Gisleham, Kirkley, Normanston, and Pakefield may also help.
The local picture in Oulton Broad
By ONS classification, Oulton Broad falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Oulton Broad. Census data puts only 12.3% of Oulton Broad's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Oulton Broad, 5.3% of the 1,496 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Oulton Broad has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Families in Oulton Broad are served by secondary schools including East Point Academy (1.2 miles) and Pakefield High School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Oulton Broad close to the England median.
Local context for Oulton Broad
Just around 2 km north, Camps Heath is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Oulton Broad
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Oulton Broad
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The Orthodontic Journey in Oulton Broad
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oulton Broad
Not every practice near Oulton Broad offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Oulton Broad — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Oulton Broad skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Oulton Broad, 5.3% of the 1,496 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oulton Broad is better served than 56% of towns in England. Families in Oulton Broad are served by secondary schools including East Point Academy (1.2 miles) and Pakefield High School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Oulton Broad sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oulton Broad. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oulton Broad
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oulton Broad
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oulton Broad often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oulton Broad?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oulton Broad is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 2.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (2.3 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oulton Broad?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Oulton Broad, 6 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oulton Broad?
The nearest practice to Oulton Broad that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 2.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (2.3 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oulton Broad, Suffolk?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oulton Broad, Suffolk?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.