Orthodontic practices near NR17
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of NR17; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 8.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 13.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 13.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 14.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 14.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 14.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 14.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 15.0 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 NR17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashwellthorpe, 8.2 miles east; the next are Norwich (13.0 miles north-east) and Costessey (14.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 8.2 miles east |
| Norwich | 6 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Costessey | 1 | 14.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR17
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), 14.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR17
The nearest practice to NR17 is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, 8.2 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: 5 of the practices around NR17 list clear aligners, the nearest 13 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around NR17 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR17 to Norwich Orthodontics 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR17 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Breckland |
| 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,699 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 510 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Attleborough Academy — 1.2 miles Old Buckenham High School — 3.0 miles Wymondham College — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,477 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 8 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 13 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 15 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR16, NR18, IP22, NR9, IP25, NR19, IP98, NR20 |
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.
Orthodontic research around NR17
Most NR17 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NR17 is Great Ellingham.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR17 is Norwich Orthodontics in Ashwellthorpe, about 8.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (13.0 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR17?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR17, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashwellthorpe, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR17?
The nearest practice to NR17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Newmarket Road Dental Clinic in Norwich, about 13.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NR2 Dental Studio (13.9 miles) and Corner House Dental (14.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR17 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR17 include Great Ellingham, Stalland Common, Anchor Corner, Little Ellingham, Rockland St Peter, Hingham, Rockland All Saints and Frost Row.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR17 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Great Ellingham, Norfolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near NR17?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.