Orthodontic practices near Upgate Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upgate Street; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 11.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 12.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 12.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 13.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 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 Upgate Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Norwich (11.6 miles north-east) and Costessey (14.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Norwich | 12 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Costessey | 1 | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Postwick | 1 | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Bury St Edmunds | 7 | 21.7 miles south-west |
| Hopton | 1 | 27.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upgate Street
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), 13.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upgate Street 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,566 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 271st closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Old Buckenham High School — 2.0 miles Attleborough Academy — 4.0 miles Wymondham College — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 501 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 6 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 12 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 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 |
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 Upgate Street
The nearest practice to Upgate Street is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 6.4 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Cathedral Dental (22.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upgate Street list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 Upgate Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, 11.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upgate Street to Norwich Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upgate Street
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Orthodontist in Upgate Street: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Upgate Street. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Norfolk.
The local picture in Upgate Street
Upgate Street — 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. With just 13.6% of residents under 16, Upgate Street skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,566 residents in the neighbourhood around Upgate Street, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Upgate Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Upgate Street attend schools such as Old Buckenham High School (2.0 miles) and Attleborough Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upgate Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Carleton Rode, Dam Brigg, New Buckenham, Hargate, Bunwell, and Great Green follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Upgate Street
Carleton Rode is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Upgate Street.
What local practice data suggests in Upgate Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upgate Street. The nearest we do hold are Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 6 miles away; Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 12 miles away; and Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 15 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upgate Street
Orthodontic treatment in Upgate Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upgate Street
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Upgate Street. Officially, Upgate Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upgate Street falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.6% of Upgate Street's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,566 residents in the neighbourhood around Upgate Street, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. Upgate Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Upgate Street are served by secondary schools including Old Buckenham High School (2.0 miles) and Attleborough Academy (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Upgate Street close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upgate Street
Patients in Upgate Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Upgate Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upgate Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upgate Street
These links help widen your research beyond Upgate Street, Norfolk if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Carleton Rode, Dam Brigg, New Buckenham, Hargate, Bunwell, and Great Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upgate Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upgate Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upgate Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upgate Street is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (11.6 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upgate Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upgate Street, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upgate Street?
The nearest practice to Upgate Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 11.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NR2 Dental Studio (12.5 miles) and Corner House Dental (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upgate Street, Norfolk?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upgate Street, Norfolk?
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.