Orthodontic practices near NR28
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of NR28; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, 11.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 11.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 12.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 12.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 12.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 13.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 13.7 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 13.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR28 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Norwich, 11.8 miles south; the next are Costessey (12.4 miles south-west) and Postwick (13.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 6 | 11.8 miles south |
| Costessey | 1 | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Postwick | 1 | 13.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR28
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is ICONIC DENT in Norwich (5.0 from 59 reviews), 13.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 13.7 miles south |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 12.0 miles south |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) | 11.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR28
From NR28 the nearest practice is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, 11.8 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 6 of the practices around NR28 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around NR28 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, 11.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR28 to Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich 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 310 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR28 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,816 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 | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 986 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Walsham High School — 0.5 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 — 12 miles Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 12 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 13 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, 14 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR12, NR11, NR27, NR10, NR7, NR6, NR13, NR3 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in NR28
A typical orthodontic search around NR28 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 NR28 is Spa Common.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR28
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR28?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR28 is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 11.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (12.0 miles) and Drayton Dental Care (12.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR28?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR28, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Norwich, 11.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR28?
The nearest practice to NR28 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 11.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Drayton Dental Care (12.4 miles) and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (13.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR28 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR28 include Spa Common, North Walsham, White Horse Common, Swafield, Bengate, Meeting House Hill, Withergate and Old Hall Street.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR28 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Spa Common, Norfolk, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near NR28?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
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.