NHS Treatment in Pedham 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 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of 2,024 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 4.2 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Acle Academy — 4.0 miles Broadland High Ormiston Academy — 4.3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% 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 Pedham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pedham, 14 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, 4.2 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, 4.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 7.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 8.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pedham with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Postwick, 4.2 miles south-west; the next are Norwich (5.3 miles west) and Costessey (9.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Postwick | 1 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Norwich | 5 | 5.3 miles west |
| Costessey | 1 | 9.5 miles west |
| Hopton | 1 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 17.3 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 Pedham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth in Lowestoft (5.0 from 41 reviews), 17.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Pedham, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Saint Cuthbert's Dental Practice, 5.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick, 4.2 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Pedham 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 orthodontic treatment in Pedham follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Pedham
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Norfolk differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
What's available in Pedham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Pedham sits close to the England average for deprivation. Census 2021 counts 2,024 residents in the neighbourhood around Pedham, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Pedham — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 19.8% of Pedham's population at under 16. Families in Pedham are served by secondary schools including Acle Academy (4.0 miles) and Broadland High Ormiston Academy (4.3 miles). No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pedham. The nearest recorded are John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 4 miles away; Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 5 miles away; and Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 10 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Pedham
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in Pedham typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
How the NHS Route Works in Pedham
For eligible patients in Pedham, 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 Pedham.
- 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 Pedham
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pedham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pedham is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 4.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (5.3 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pedham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pedham, 14 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pedham?
The nearest practice to Pedham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 4.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (5.3 miles) and Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (6.6 miles).
How many families live in Pedham?
Around 19.8% of Pedham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Pedham?
NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board.
What kind of area is Pedham?
ONS classifies Pedham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Pedham compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Pedham is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
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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