Orthodontic practices near Ammerham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ammerham; 1 practice within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 12.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 13.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 13.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 14.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 14.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ammerham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Yeovil (12.9 miles north-east) and Henlade (13.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 13.5 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 16.8 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ammerham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 13.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 19.8 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ammerham 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,342 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 388th 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 secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 3.4 miles Wadham School — 5.6 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 5 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 13 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 14 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 3 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 Ammerham
The nearest practice to Ammerham is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 5.2 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 14.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (13.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (27.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Ammerham list clear aligners, the nearest 13.1 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 Ammerham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 13.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ammerham to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ammerham
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Local provider signals in Ammerham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ammerham. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 5 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 13 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Ammerham
Ammerham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.9% of Ammerham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,342 residents in Ammerham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Ammerham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ammerham attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (3.4 miles) and Wadham School (5.6 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Ammerham's Local Authority. Ammerham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ammerham
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ammerham
Ammerham has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — One Smile Dental — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Ammerham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Ammerham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,342 residents in the neighbourhood around Ammerham, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Ammerham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ammerham attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (3.4 miles) and Wadham School (5.6 miles). Ammerham's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Ammerham is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ammerham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ammerham has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ammerham
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Areas We Cover Around Ammerham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ammerham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ammerham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ammerham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ammerham is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (12.9 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (13.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ammerham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ammerham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ammerham?
The nearest practice to Ammerham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (13.6 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ammerham, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ammerham, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.