Orthodontic practices near Axbridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Axbridge; 7 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 7.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 8.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 12.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Axbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (9.0 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (12.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 12.7 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 17 | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 18.4 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 Axbridge
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 15.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Axbridge 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,057 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,997 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 421 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 580th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kings of Wessex Academy — 1.8 miles Fairlands Middle School — 2.2 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,448 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 | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 7 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 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 Axbridge
The nearest practice to Axbridge is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (15.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Axbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Axbridge are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Axbridge to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Axbridge
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Orthodontist in Axbridge: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Axbridge. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Axbridge itself or elsewhere in Somerset. Axbridge — a small village with a population of around 2,057 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Axbridge
With a population of roughly 2,057, Axbridge is a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Weare, around 2 km to the south-west.
The local picture in Axbridge
Axbridge — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Axbridge's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,997 residents in the neighbourhood around Axbridge, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Axbridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Axbridge are The Kings of Wessex Academy (1.8 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Axbridge's Local Authority. Axbridge'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 Axbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
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What local practice data suggests in Axbridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Axbridge. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 13 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Axbridge
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Axbridge has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Axbridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Axbridge — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Axbridge
Many people in Axbridge delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Axbridge — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Axbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Axbridge
These links help widen your research beyond Axbridge, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Brinscombe, Clewer, Weare, Alston Sutton, Sidcot, and Cross may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Axbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Axbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Axbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Axbridge is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.7 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Axbridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Axbridge, 7 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Axbridge?
The nearest practice to Axbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (9.0 miles) and Priory Dental (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Axbridge, 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 Axbridge, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.