Orthodontic practices near Worlingham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Worlingham; 4 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 12.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 15.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 16.9 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 Worlingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lowestoft, 7.1 miles east; the next are Hopton (8.4 miles north-east) and Great Yarmouth (12.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft | 3 | 7.1 miles east |
| Hopton | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Postwick | 1 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Norwich | 12 | 16.9 miles north-west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 18.8 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 Worlingham
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), 16.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-west |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-west |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Worlingham 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,426 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 359 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Suffolk | 325th closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beccles High School — 0.6 miles Sir John Leman High School — 1.4 miles Pakefield High School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,586 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Lowestoft — 7 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 8 miles I Want To Be A Dentist, Great Yarmouth — 12 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Prestige Dental Studio Ltd — 7 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 Worlingham
From Worlingham the nearest practice is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 7.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Worlingham list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Worlingham are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Worlingham to REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Worlingham
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Practice data for Worlingham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Worlingham itself. The nearest recorded are REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 7 miles away; The Hopton Dental Practice, about 8 miles away; and I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Worlingham
ONS classifies Worlingham as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Worlingham falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,426 residents in Worlingham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Suffolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Worlingham; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Families in Worlingham are served by secondary schools including Beccles High School (0.6 miles) and Sir John Leman High School (1.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Worlingham falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
About Worlingham
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Worlingham
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All Orthodontic Options in Worlingham Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Worlingham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Worlingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Worlingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Worlingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Worlingham is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 7.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (7.1 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Worlingham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Worlingham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Lowestoft, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Worlingham?
The nearest practice to Worlingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in Lowestoft, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Regent Road Orthodontic Practice (7.1 miles) and Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Worlingham, Suffolk?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Worlingham, Suffolk?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.