Orthodontic practices near NR9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of NR9; 14 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Norwich OrthodonticsAshwellthorpe | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (436 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 6.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (115 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 7.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 5.6 miles north-east; the next are Ashwellthorpe (6.1 miles south-east) and Norwich (6.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Norwich | 6 | 6.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR9
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), 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| Newmarket Road Dental ClinicNorwich | 4.9 (436 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 4.8 (257 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR9
The nearest practice to NR9 is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 5.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 5 of the practices around NR9 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around NR9 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 5.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR9 to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR9 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,621 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hethersett Academy — 3.8 miles Wymondham High Academy — 4.0 miles Ormiston Victory Academy — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 6 miles Norwich Orthodontics, Ashwellthorpe — 6 miles Newmarket Road Dental Clinic, Norwich — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR18, NR8, NR5, NR4, NR20, NR10, NR17, NR2 |
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 NR9
A typical orthodontic search around NR9 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NR9 is Wramplingham.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR9 is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Norwich Orthodontics (6.1 miles) and Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR9, 14 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR9?
The nearest practice to NR9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Newmarket Road Dental Clinic (6.4 miles) and NR2 Dental Studio (6.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR9 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR9 include Wramplingham, Honingham, Great Melton, Carleton Forehoe, Marlingford, Barnham Broom, Kidd's Moor and East Tuddenham.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Wramplingham, Norfolk, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.