Orthodontic practices near Alcombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Alcombe; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 15.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 15.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 16.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 16.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 18.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 18.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 18.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 18.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 19.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alcombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barry, 15.8 miles north-east; the next are Cowbridge (18.1 miles north) and Langford Budville (18.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 3 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 18.1 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 20.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alcombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 16.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alcombe 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,763 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,712 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 832nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minehead Middle School — 0.1 miles West Somerset College — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,315 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 16 miles Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 18 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — under a mile |
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 Alcombe
Alcombe is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 15.8 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Waterfront Dental Surgery (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Alcombe list clear aligners, the nearest 15.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alcombe are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 15.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alcombe to Holton Dental Centre is roughly 35 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 410 to 820 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £370 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 23.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alcombe
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What local practice data suggests in Alcombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alcombe. The closest on record are Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 16 miles away; Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 18 miles away; and Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 18 miles away.
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Facts about Alcombe
The nearest other location we cover is Minehead, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Alcombe
Alcombe — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 21.1% of Alcombe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,763 residents in the neighbourhood around Alcombe, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alcombe; the nearest is about 16 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Alcombe are served by secondary schools including Minehead Middle School (0.1 miles) and West Somerset College (0.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Alcombe's Local Authority. Alcombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alcombe is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 24 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alcombe
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Alcombe
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alcombe
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alcombe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alcombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alcombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alcombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alcombe is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 15.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Waterfront Dental Surgery (16.5 miles) and Advance Dental Care (16.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alcombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alcombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barry, 15.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alcombe?
The nearest practice to Alcombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 15.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Advance Dental Care (16.8 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alcombe, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alcombe, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.