Orthodontic practices near Badger Street
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Badger Street, 8 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 3.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Badger Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Henlade, 3.2 miles north; the next are Taunton (3.3 miles north) and Langford Budville (7.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Henlade | 1 | 3.2 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 3.3 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 7.7 miles west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 9.4 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Badger Street
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), 3.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 3.3 miles north |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 7.7 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 11.1 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Badger Street 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,244 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 46 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 | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 221st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop Fox's School — 3.1 miles The Castle School — 4.4 miles Monkton Wood Academy — 4.5 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 | Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 3 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 3 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Whyman House Dental Practise — 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 Badger Street
Badger Street is 3.2 miles from Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (26.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Badger Street list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Badger Street are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Badger Street
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Orthodontist in Badger Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Badger Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Frost Street, Staple Fitzpaine, Thurlbear, Winter Well, Netherclay, and Whitty.
Badger Street at a glance
Just under 1 km east, Frost Street is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Badger Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Badger Street itself. The nearest recorded are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 3 miles away; Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 3 miles away; and Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Badger Street
Officially, Badger Street is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Badger Street falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Badger Street has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,244 residents in the neighbourhood around Badger Street, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Badger Street is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Badger Street attend schools such as Bishop Fox's School (3.1 miles) and The Castle School (4.4 miles). Badger Street's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Badger Street is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Badger Street is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Badger Street
Orthodontic treatment in Badger Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Badger Street
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Badger Street
No orthodontic practice covers Badger Street directly, though Whyman House Dental Practise (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Badger Street's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Badger Street falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Badger Street's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 2,244 residents in Badger Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Badger Street is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Badger Street are Bishop Fox's School (3.1 miles) and The Castle School (4.4 miles). Badger Street's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Badger Street is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Badger Street is about 38 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Badger Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Badger Street has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Badger Street
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Badger Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Badger Street
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Badger Street, Somerset with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Frost Street, Staple Fitzpaine, Thurlbear, Winter Well, Netherclay, and Whitty.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Badger Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Badger Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Badger Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Badger Street is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Confident Orthodontics (3.3 miles) and Orthoworld (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Badger Street?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Badger Street, 8 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Badger Street?
The nearest practice to Badger Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 3.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (3.3 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Badger Street, 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 Badger Street, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.