Orthodontic practices near PE38
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of PE38; 1 practice within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Just Smile Dental Practice in King's Lynn, 8.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Smile Dental PracticeKing's Lynn | 8.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (122 reviews) |
| The Dental PracticeKing's Lynn | 11.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Smiles Better Dental & Implant ClinicKing's Lynn | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (149 reviews) |
| The Dental Design StudioKing's Lynn | 11.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (116 reviews) |
| Anglia OrthodonticsEly | 12.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings LynnKing's Lynn | 12.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (349 reviews) |
| Ely SmilesEly | 13.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (15 reviews) |
| Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | ImplantsCastle Rising | 14.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (543 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PE38 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is King's Lynn, 8.5 miles north; the next are Ely (12.8 miles south) and Castle Rising (14.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn | 5 | 8.5 miles north |
| Ely | 2 | 12.8 miles south |
| Castle Rising | 1 | 14.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PE38
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants (5.0 from 543 reviews), 14.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | ImplantsCastle Rising | 5.0 (543 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings LynnKing's Lynn | 5.0 (349 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Ely SmilesEly | 4.9 (15 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
| Just Smile Dental PracticeKing's Lynn | 4.8 (122 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PE38
The nearest practice to PE38 is Just Smile Dental Practice in King's Lynn, 8.5 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 8.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around PE38 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.2 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 PE38 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smiles Better Dental & Implant Clinic in King's Lynn, 11.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from PE38 to Just Smile Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
PE38 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | King's Lynn and West 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,838 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 91 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Downham Market Academy — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,329 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Just Smile Dental Practice, King's Lynn — 8 miles Anglia Orthodontics, Ely — 13 miles Castle Rising Dental Surgery - Accepting New Private Patients | Composite Bonding | Clear Braces & Invisalign | Implants, Castle Rising — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PE33, PE34, PE14, PE30, IP26, CB7, CB6, PE13 |
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.
Orthodontic research around PE38
Patients in the PE38 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. 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 PE38 is Denver.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PE38
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PE38?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PE38 is Just Smile Dental Practice in King's Lynn, about 8.5 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Practice (11.2 miles) and Smiles Better Dental & Implant Clinic (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PE38?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of PE38, 1 practice within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in King's Lynn, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PE38?
The nearest practice to PE38 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smiles Better Dental & Implant Clinic in King's Lynn, about 11.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Dental Design Studio (11.8 miles) and SilverOak Dentistry || Invisalign Provider || Dentist in Kings Lynn (12.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the PE38 postcode district?
Places in or next to PE38 include Denver, Downham Market, Hilgay, Wimbotsham, Salters Lode, Bexwell, Ten Mile Bank and Stow Bardolph.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PE38 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Denver, Norfolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near PE38 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.