NHS Treatment in Road Green 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of 1,368 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 8.3 miles; 5 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Long Stratton High School — 4.4 miles Framingham Earl High School — 5.6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% 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 Road Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Road Green; 11 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 7.4 miles north-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, 8.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 10.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Road Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Norwich, 8.3 miles north; the next are Postwick (9.2 miles north) and Costessey (13.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 5 | 8.3 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 9.2 miles north |
| Costessey | 1 | 13.0 miles north |
| Hopton | 1 | 16.8 miles east |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 17.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Road Green
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), 17.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Road Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Poringland Dental, 5.1 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, 8.3 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Road Green 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 Road Green follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Norfolk.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Road Green
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 Road Green typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Road Green
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 waiting times in Norfolk are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Road Green has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Poringland Dental — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Road Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. In the census neighbourhood around Road Green, 6.3% of the 1,368 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Road Green sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Road Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 16% of Road Green's population at under 16. The closest secondary schools to Road Green are Long Stratton High School (4.4 miles) and Framingham Earl High School (5.6 miles). No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Road Green; the nearest is about 7 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Road Green itself. The nearest recorded are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 7 miles away; Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist, about 8 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 9 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Road Green?
Many patients in Norfolk wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
Children's Orthodontics in Road Green
Children's orthodontics in Road Green covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Road Green
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Can Adults Get NHS Braces in Road Green?
In practice, NHS orthodontic treatment in Road Green is almost exclusively for patients under 18. Adult NHS orthodontic slots are very limited and reserved for exceptional functional cases. Adults seeking orthodontic treatment should plan for private care — no waiting list and full choice of treatment type.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Road Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Road Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Road Green is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 7.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist (8.3 miles) and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Road Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Road Green, 11 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Road Green?
The nearest practice to Road Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 8.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (8.7 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (8.8 miles).
How deprived is Road Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Road Green is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is there a dentist near Road Green?
Road Green has no orthodontic practice of its own, but Poringland Dental is about 5 miles away and, like any general dentist, can assess and refer for orthodontic treatment.
Is Road Green rural or urban?
ONS classifies Road Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Is Road Green a family area?
16% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How much do NHS braces cost?
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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
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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