Orthodontic practices near Toad Row
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Toad Row, 4 practices within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 8.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 19.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 21.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Toad Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lowestoft, 5.0 miles north-east; the next are Hopton (8.5 miles north) and Great Yarmouth (13.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 3 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Hopton | 1 | 8.5 miles north |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 13.1 miles north |
| Postwick | 1 | 19.8 miles north-west |
| Norwich | 12 | 21.1 miles north-west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 23.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Toad Row
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), 5.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-west |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 4.9 (104 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 4.9 (11 reviews) | 13.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Toad Row 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 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,345 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 195th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pakefield High School — 2.9 miles East Point Academy — 3.9 miles Beccles High School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 679 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 5 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 8 miles I Want To Be A Dentist, Great Yarmouth — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 7 within 20 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 Toad Row
The nearest practice to Toad Row is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 5 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 7.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (8.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Toad Row list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Toad Row are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Toad Row to REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Toad Row
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Orthodontist in Toad Row: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Toad Row understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Suffolk.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Benacre, Black Street, Henstead, Rushmere, Gisleham, and Mutford.
A quick look at Toad Row
Just around 1 km south, Benacre is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Toad Row
There is no orthodontist on our records in Toad Row itself. The nearest recorded are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 5 miles away; The Hopton Dental Practice, about 8 miles away; and I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Toad Row
ONS classifies Toad Row as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Toad Row sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Toad Row has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,345 residents in Toad Row's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Toad Row; the nearest is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Toad Row are Pakefield High School (2.9 miles) and East Point Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Toad Row's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Toad Row
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Toad Row helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Toad Row
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Toad Row
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Toad Row — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Toad Row
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Toad Row can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Toad Row — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Toad Row. Toad Row's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Toad Row. Toad Row has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,345 residents in the neighbourhood around Toad Row, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Toad Row; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Families in Toad Row are served by secondary schools including Pakefield High School (2.9 miles) and East Point Academy (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Toad Row is roughly mid-table for England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Toad Row. The nearest recorded are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 5 miles away; The Hopton Dental Practice, about 8 miles away; and I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Toad Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Toad Row
These local links are here for anyone comparing Toad Row, Suffolk against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Benacre, Black Street, Henstead, Rushmere, Gisleham, and Mutford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Toad Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Toad Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Toad Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Toad Row is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (5.1 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Toad Row?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Toad Row, 4 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Toad Row?
The nearest practice to Toad Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (5.1 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Toad Row, Suffolk?
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 Toad Row, Suffolk?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.