Orthodontic practices near Worstead
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Worstead; 2 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, 9.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 9.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 9.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 10.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 10.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 10.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 11.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 11.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 11.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 Worstead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Norwich, 9.2 miles south-west; the next are Costessey (10.5 miles south-west) and Postwick (10.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 12 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Costessey | 1 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Postwick | 1 | 10.5 miles south |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 18.3 miles south-west |
| Hopton | 1 | 21.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Worstead
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), 12.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-west |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 11.6 miles south |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Worstead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,191 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Norfolk | 442nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Walsham High School — 2.6 miles Broadland High Ormiston Academy — 4.3 miles Stalham High School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 641 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, Norwich — 9 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 10 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 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 Worstead
From Worstead the nearest practice is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, 9.2 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Hopton Dental Practice (21.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Worstead list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Worstead are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, 9.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Worstead to Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Worstead
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Worstead, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Norfolk and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Worstead
Officially, Worstead is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Worstead. 16% of Worstead's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Worstead, 7.1% of the 1,191 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Norfolk, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Worstead; the nearest is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Worstead are North Walsham High School (2.6 miles) and Broadland High Ormiston Academy (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Worstead sits close to the England average for deprivation.
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Practice signals around Worstead
There is no orthodontist on our records in Worstead itself. The nearest recorded are Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 9 miles away; Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 10 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 10 miles away.
Facts about Worstead
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Worstead
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Worstead
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Worstead
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Worstead
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Worstead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Worstead
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Frequently Asked Questions in Worstead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Worstead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Worstead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Worstead is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 9.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (9.6 miles) and Hellesdon Dental Care (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Worstead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Worstead, 2 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Norwich, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Worstead?
The nearest practice to Worstead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 9.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Drayton Dental Care (10.5 miles) and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Worstead, Norfolk?
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 Worstead, Norfolk?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.