Orthodontic practices near Rumburgh
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Rumburgh; 18 practices within 20. The closest is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 14.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 14.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 16.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 16.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 17.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 17.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 17.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rumburgh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lowestoft, 14.4 miles north-east; the next are Hopton (16.0 miles north-east) and Ashwellthorpe (16.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 3 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Hopton | 1 | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 16.7 miles north-west |
| Norwich | 12 | 17.7 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 17.8 miles north |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 19.5 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 Rumburgh
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), 17.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 17.7 miles north |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 18.7 miles north |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rumburgh 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,251 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 645th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bungay High School — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 14 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 16 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 17 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, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Harleston Dental & Aethetic Clinic — 6 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 Rumburgh
From Rumburgh the nearest practice is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 14.4 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. 18 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (14.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (16 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Rumburgh list clear aligners, the nearest 14.4 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 Rumburgh are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 14.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rumburgh to REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC 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 370 to 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rumburgh
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Area profile for Rumburgh
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Rumburgh sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Rumburgh has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 2,251 residents in Rumburgh's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rumburgh; the nearest is about 14 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Rumburgh attend schools such as Bungay High School (4.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Rumburgh close to the England median.
Rumburgh at a glance
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Practice signals around Rumburgh
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Rumburgh itself. The nearest we do hold are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 14 miles away; The Hopton Dental Practice, about 16 miles away; and Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 17 miles away.
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Areas We Cover Around Rumburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rumburgh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rumburgh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rumburgh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rumburgh is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 14.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (14.4 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (14.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rumburgh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rumburgh, 0 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lowestoft, 14.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rumburgh?
The nearest practice to Rumburgh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 14.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (14.4 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (14.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rumburgh, Suffolk?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Rumburgh, Suffolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.