Orthodontic practices near NR35
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of NR35; 21 practices within 20. The closest is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, 12.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 12.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (130 reviews) |
| Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45)Norwich | 12.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (256 reviews) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 12.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 12.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 12.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 12.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 13.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 NR35 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Postwick, 12.1 miles north; the next are Norwich (12.2 miles north-west) and Ashwellthorpe (12.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Postwick | 1 | 12.1 miles north |
| Norwich | 6 | 12.2 miles north-west |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 12.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR35
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), 12.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Dental Care, Norwich DentistNorwich | 5.0 (130 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-west |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-west |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR35
The nearest practice to NR35 is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, 12.1 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (12.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around NR35 list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around NR35 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, 12.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR35 to John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister 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 630 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £285 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR35 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,108 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 132 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bungay High School — 1.2 miles Hobart High School — 5.3 miles Sir John Leman High School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 922 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 12 miles Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist, Norwich — 12 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 12 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, 21 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR14, IP20, IP19, NR34, NR15, NR13, NR99, NR7 |
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 NR35 area
A typical orthodontic search around NR35 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NR35 is Ditchingham Dam.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR35
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR35?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR35 is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 12.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Norwich Dental Care, Norwich Dentist (12.2 miles) and Viva Dental Norwich.( same day emergencies £45) (12.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR35?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR35, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Postwick, 12.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR35?
The nearest practice to NR35 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 12.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (12.5 miles) and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (12.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR35 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR35 include Ditchingham Dam, Ditchingham, Bungay, Earsham, Wainford, Mettingham, Ilketshall St John and Hedenham.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR35 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Ditchingham Dam, Norfolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near NR35?
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.