Orthodontic practices near Ansford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ansford; 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ansford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 9.8 miles north-west; the next are Yeovil (11.2 miles south-west) and Frome (13.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 20.9 miles west |
| Bath | 14 | 21.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ansford
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), 13.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ansford 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,694 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,143 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 738th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 0.6 miles Sexey's School — 2.7 miles King Arthur's School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,102 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 11 miles Portway Dental Practice, Frome — 13 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BA7 |
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 Ansford
The nearest practice to Ansford is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (21.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Ansford list clear aligners, the nearest 9.8 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 Ansford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ansford to Somerset Orthodontist 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 250 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ansford
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Orthodontist in Ansford: This page was put together for people in Ansford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Ansford or another part of Somerset.
Practice signals around Ansford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ansford. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 11 miles away; and Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 13 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Castle Cary, South Cary, Cockhill, Galhampton, Small Way, and Alhampton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Ansford
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Ansford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.5% of Ansford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,694 residents in Ansford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Ansford 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 Ansford attend schools such as Ansford Academy (0.6 miles) and Sexey's School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Ansford's Local Authority. Ansford sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Ansford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Ansford in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Castle Cary, under 1 km to the east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ansford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ansford has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ansford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ansford
Orthodontic treatment in Ansford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ansford
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Ansford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ansford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ansford
These links help widen your research beyond Ansford, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Castle Cary, South Cary, Cockhill, Galhampton, Small Way, and Alhampton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ansford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ansford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ansford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ansford is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (9.8 miles) and Priory Dental (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ansford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ansford, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 9.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ansford?
The nearest practice to Ansford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (9.8 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (13.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ansford, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ansford, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.