Orthodontic practices near Palgrave
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Palgrave; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 13.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 13.8 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| M L B DentistaBury St Edmunds | 17.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (301 reviews) |
| Sycamore House Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 18.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (90 reviews) |
| Cathedral DentalBury St Edmunds | 18.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental PracticeBury St Edmunds | 18.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (27 reviews) |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 18.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (13 reviews) |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 18.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| Guildhall DentalBury St Edmunds | 18.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,193 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Palgrave with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 13.8 miles north; the next are Bury St Edmunds (17.6 miles south-west) and Norwich (18.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 13.8 miles north |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 17.6 miles south-west |
| Norwich | 9 | 18.6 miles north |
| Ipswich | 12 | 20.2 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 21.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Palgrave
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), 19.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Stewart House OrthodonticsBury St Edmunds | 5.0 (13 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-west |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 19.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Palgrave at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid 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 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,479 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 86 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 627th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Diss High School — 1.4 miles Hartismere School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,939 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 14 miles M L B Dentista, Bury St Edmunds — 18 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 19 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 | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Palgrave
From Palgrave the nearest practice is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 13.8 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 (20 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (18.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Palgrave list clear aligners, the nearest 18.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Palgrave are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, 18.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Palgrave 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Palgrave
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The local picture in Palgrave
ONS classifies Palgrave as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Palgrave, 7.2% of the 2,479 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Palgrave; the nearest is about 14 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Palgrave are Diss High School (1.4 miles) and Hartismere School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Palgrave is roughly mid-table for England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Palgrave
There is no orthodontist on our records in Palgrave itself. The closest on record are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 14 miles away; M L B Dentista in Bury St Edmunds, about 18 miles away; and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 19 miles away.
Facts about Palgrave
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The Orthodontic Journey in Palgrave
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All Orthodontic Options in Palgrave Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Palgrave
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Areas We Cover Around Palgrave
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Frequently Asked Questions in Palgrave
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Palgrave often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Palgrave?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Palgrave is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 13.8 miles to the north. The next closest are M L B Dentista (17.6 miles) and Sycamore House Dental Practice (18.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Palgrave?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Palgrave, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 13.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Palgrave?
The nearest practice to Palgrave that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stewart House Orthodontics in Bury St Edmunds, about 18.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (18.6 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (19.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Palgrave, Suffolk?
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 Palgrave, Suffolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.