Orthodontic practices near Pulham St Mary
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pulham St Mary; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 9.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 9.8 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 13.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 13.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 14.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 14.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 14.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 14.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pulham St Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 9.8 miles north; the next are Norwich (13.3 miles north) and Postwick (15.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Norwich | 12 | 13.3 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 15.4 miles north |
| Costessey | 1 | 17.8 miles north |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 21.5 miles east |
| Hopton | 1 | 21.6 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 Pulham St Mary
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), 13.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 13.9 miles north |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 14.9 miles north |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 14.3 miles north |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 14.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pulham St Mary at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South 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 |
| Population | 770 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,294 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 476th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) — 2.3 miles Long Stratton High School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 824 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 10 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 13 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — 2 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 Pulham St Mary
The nearest practice to Pulham St Mary is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 9.8 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (21.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pulham St Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 13.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pulham St Mary are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, 13.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pulham St Mary to Norwich Orthodontics is roughly 20 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pulham St Mary
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Orthodontist in Pulham St Mary: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Pulham St Mary, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Norfolk. Pulham St Mary — a small village with a population of around 770 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Pulham St Mary
Pulham St Mary is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.6% of Pulham St Mary's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,294 residents in the neighbourhood around Pulham St Mary, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk. People in Pulham St Mary usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Pulham St Mary are The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) (2.3 miles) and Long Stratton High School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pulham St Mary's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
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About Pulham St Mary
Pulham St Mary has a population of around 770, making it a small village within Norfolk. Pulham Saint Mary Magdalene is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Pulham St Mary.
What local practice data suggests in Pulham St Mary
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pulham St Mary itself. The nearest recorded are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 10 miles away; Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 13 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 15 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Pulham St Mary Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pulham St Mary
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pulham St Mary
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pulham St Mary
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Areas We Cover Around Pulham St Mary
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pulham St Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pulham St Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pulham St Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pulham St Mary is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 9.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (13.3 miles) and Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pulham St Mary?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pulham St Mary, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pulham St Mary?
The nearest practice to Pulham St Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 13.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include NR2 Dental Studio (14.0 miles) and Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (14.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pulham St Mary, Norfolk?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pulham St Mary, Norfolk?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.