Orthodontic practices near NR20
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of NR20; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 10.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 10.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 12.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 13.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 14.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 14.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 14.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 10.7 miles east; the next are Norwich (12.3 miles east) and Ashwellthorpe (14.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 10.7 miles east |
| Norwich | 6 | 12.3 miles east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 14.2 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 NR20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Corner House Dental in Norwich (4.9 from 632 reviews), 14.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 4.8 (257 reviews) | 10.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR20
The nearest practice to NR20 is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 10.7 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 6 of the practices around NR20 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around NR20 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 10.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR20 to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR20 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Northgate High School — 2.8 miles Dereham Neatherd High School — 3.1 miles Reepham High School and College — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,203 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 11 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 12 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR19, NR24, NR9, NR21, IP25, NR18, NR17, NR22 |
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.
Teeth straightening near NR20
Patients in the NR20 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NR20 is Swanton Morley.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR20 is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 10.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (12.3 miles) and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR20, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR20?
The nearest practice to NR20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 10.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (13.9 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (14.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR20 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR20 include Swanton Morley, Billingford, Hoe, Northall Green, North Elmham, Etling Green, Bintree and Former Medieval Diocese of Elmham (North Elmham).
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR20 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Swanton Morley, Norfolk, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near NR20?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.