Orthodontic practices near NR23
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of NR23; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, 19.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | ImplantsCastle Rising | 19.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (543 reviews) |
| SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings LynnKing's Lynn | 22.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (349 reviews) |
| Smiles Better Dental & Implant ClinicKing's Lynn | 23.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (149 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioKing's Lynn | 23.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (116 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeKing's Lynn | 23.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 24.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Just Smile Dental PracticeKing's Lynn | 24.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (122 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 26.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR23 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Castle Rising, 19.4 miles south-west; the next are King's Lynn (22.0 miles south-west) and Costessey (24.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rising | 1 | 19.4 miles south-west |
| King's Lynn | 5 | 22.0 miles south-west |
| Costessey | 1 | 24.2 miles south-east |
| Norwich | 1 | 26.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR23
NR23 is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, 19.4 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn (22 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around NR23 list clear aligners, the nearest 19.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around NR23 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, 19.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR23 to Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants is roughly 45 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 500 to 1,010 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £225 to £455 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 500 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR23 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,571 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alderman Peel High School — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 606 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, Castle Rising — 19 miles SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn, King's Lynn — 22 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR22, NR21, NR24, NR25, NR20, NR19, PE31, PE32 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the NR23 area
Most NR23 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 NR23 is Wells-next-the-Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR23
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR23?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR23 is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, about 19.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn (22.0 miles) and Smiles Better Dental & Implant Clinic (23.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR23?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR23, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Castle Rising, 19.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR23?
The nearest practice to NR23 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, about 19.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn (22.0 miles) and Smiles Better Dental & Implant Clinic (23.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR23 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR23 include Wells-next-the-Sea, Wighton, Holkham, Warham, Great Walsingham, Little Walsingham, New Holkham and Houghton Saint Giles.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR23 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near NR23?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.