Orthodontic practices near Abbas Combe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Abbas Combe; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 10.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 16.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 16.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 16.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 16.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 17.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abbas Combe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 10.1 miles west; the next are Frome (16.4 miles north) and Mendip (17.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.1 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 16.4 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 17.4 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.1 miles south-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 19.9 miles south |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 24.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abbas Combe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 16.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 16.4 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abbas Combe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Somerset 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,969 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 154 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 748th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 3.9 miles The Gryphon School — 5.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 303 schools, 79,343 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 10 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 17 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, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 10 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Abbas Combe
The nearest practice to Abbas Combe is Yeovil Hospital, 10.1 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (24.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (25.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Abbas Combe list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 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 Abbas Combe are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 16.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Abbas Combe to Yeovil Hospital 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 260 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abbas Combe
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Local snapshot of Abbas Combe
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What local practice data suggests in Abbas Combe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abbas Combe itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 17 miles away.
Abbas Combe in context
By ONS classification, Abbas Combe falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Abbas Combe falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Abbas Combe's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,969 residents in Abbas Combe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Abbas Combe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Abbas Combe attend schools such as King Arthur's School (3.9 miles) and The Gryphon School (5.0 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Abbas Combe's Local Authority. Abbas Combe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Abbas Combe is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Abbas Combe
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Abbas Combe
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Abbas Combe
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Abbas Combe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Abbas Combe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abbas Combe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abbas Combe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abbas Combe is Yeovil Hospital, about 10.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (10.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abbas Combe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abbas Combe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 10.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abbas Combe?
The nearest practice to Abbas Combe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 16.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (17.4 miles) and Priory Dental (17.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abbas Combe, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abbas Combe, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.