--- title: "Orthodontists in Lowestoft, Suffolk | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lowestoft description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Lowestoft, Suffolk: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Lowestoft Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Lowestoft, Suffolk by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Lowestoft](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lowestoft) ## Compare Orthodontists in Lowestoft 3 practices are on our register for Lowestoft. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/faces-smiles-gt-yarmouth) NR30 5DT | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (41 reviews) | Under a mile | | [REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/regent-road-orthodontic-clinic) NR32 1PA | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Regent Road Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/regent-road-orthodontic-practice) NR3 1RZ | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (104 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Lowestoft 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 70,945 | | Residents under 16 | 22.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,788 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 | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 45.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 7,085 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England | | Access within Suffolk | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 730 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Suffolk | | Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Denes Academy — 0.7 miles East Point Academy — 1.2 miles Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics — 1.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,499 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Gunton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gunton) [Normanston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/normanston) [Kirkley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkley) [Pakefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pakefield) [Camps Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/camps-heath) [Oulton Broad](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oulton-broad) [All Areas in Suffolk](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/suffolk) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Lowestoft How many orthodontists are there in Lowestoft? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Lowestoft, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Lowestoft offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Lowestoft: Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth, REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, Regent Road Orthodontic Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Lowestoft has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth has the highest average rating on our register for Lowestoft: 5.0 from 41 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Lowestoft? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Lowestoft, Suffolk | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lowestoft](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lowestoft) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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