Orthodontic practices near Badgworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Badgworth; 4 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 6.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 10.9 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 Badgworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 6.7 miles north; the next are Mendip (10.5 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (10.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 6.7 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 15 | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 17.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Badgworth
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), 17.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Badgworth 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,225 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 519th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 3.5 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.9 miles Fairlands Middle School — 4.3 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 | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 7 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 11 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 | 4 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 Badgworth
The nearest practice to Badgworth is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.7 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Badgworth list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Badgworth are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Badgworth 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Badgworth
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Orthodontist in Badgworth: This page was put together for people in Badgworth who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just Badgworth.
Badgworth in context
Badgworth — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,225 residents in the neighbourhood around Badgworth, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Badgworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Badgworth are Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (3.5 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.9 miles). Badgworth's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Badgworth's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Badgworth is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Where Badgworth sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Weare, around 1 km to the north-east.
Practice signals around Badgworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Badgworth itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Weare, Stone Allerton, Biddisham, Tarnock, Cross, and Compton Bishop Village.
The Orthodontic Journey in Badgworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Badgworth helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Badgworth
Every case in Badgworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Badgworth
Patients in Badgworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Badgworth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Badgworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Badgworth
These links help widen your research beyond Badgworth, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lower Weare, Stone Allerton, Biddisham, Tarnock, Cross, and Compton Bishop Village may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Badgworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Badgworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Badgworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Badgworth is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.7 miles to the north. The next closest are The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.7 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Badgworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Badgworth, 4 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Badgworth?
The nearest practice to Badgworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.5 miles) and Priory Dental (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Badgworth, Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Badgworth, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.