Orthodontic practices near NR29
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of NR29; 2 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, 6.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 7.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 11.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 12.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 13.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 14.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 14.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 14.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR29 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Yarmouth, 6.9 miles south-east; the next are Hopton (11.3 miles south) and Postwick (12.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Hopton | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 12.3 miles west |
| Norwich | 4 | 13.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR29
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (4.9 from 763 reviews), 14.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 14.7 miles west |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 12.3 miles west |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 14.3 miles west |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 4.9 (11 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR29
From NR29 the nearest practice is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, 6.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Hopton Dental Practice (11.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around NR29 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 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 NR29 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Hopton Dental Practice, 11.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR29 to I Want To Be A Dentist is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR29 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Great Yarmouth |
| 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,323 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 | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 171 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Flegg High Ormiston Academy — 1.2 miles Caister Academy — 4.8 miles Acle Academy — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 648 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | I Want To Be A Dentist, Great Yarmouth — 7 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 11 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR30, NR31, NR12, NR13, NR32, NR33, NR34, NR28 |
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 NR29
Patients in the NR29 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 NR29 is Martham.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR29
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR29?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR29 is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 6.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Park Surgery (7.2 miles) and The Hopton Dental Practice (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR29?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR29, 2 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Yarmouth, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR29?
The nearest practice to NR29 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Hopton Dental Practice, about 11.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (12.3 miles) and Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (13.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR29 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR29 include Martham, Rollesby, Cess, Ormesby St Michael, West Somerton, Mustard Hyrn, Filby and Burgh Saint Margaret.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR29 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Martham, Norfolk, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near NR29?
Yes — availability isn't limited by postcode, and patients around Martham, Norfolk can start an assessment today.
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.