Orthodontic practices near Barwick
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Barwick, 4 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, 1.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 1.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 1.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 2.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 16.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 16.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Priory DentalMendip | 19.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 19.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Barwick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 1.7 miles north; the next are Crewkerne (7.5 miles west) and Dorchester (16.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 1.7 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 16.5 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 19.7 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 20.1 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barwick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 16.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 16.5 miles south-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 19.8 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barwick 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,544 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.4% 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 | 135 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 84th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Westfield Academy — 2.1 miles Preston School Academy — 2.1 miles Buckler's Mead School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,828 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 | Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 2 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 8 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 9 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 Barwick
Barwick is 1.7 miles from Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (20.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Barwick list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Barwick are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 16.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barwick
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Orthodontist in Barwick: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Barwick? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Barwick and the wider Somerset area.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Lower Key, Darvole, Stoford, Yeovil, East Coker, and Sutton Bingham if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Barwick
There is no orthodontist on our records in Barwick itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 2 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16 miles away.
Barwick in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Key, under 1 km to the north.
Barwick in context
Barwick is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 14.3% of Barwick's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,544 residents in the neighbourhood around Barwick, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Barwick has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Barwick are served by secondary schools including Westfield Academy (2.1 miles) and Preston School Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Barwick's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Barwick close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Barwick is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Barwick Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Barwick offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Barwick
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Barwick — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Barwick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Barwick helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Barwick
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Barwick
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Barwick. By ONS classification, Barwick falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Barwick. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Barwick, 7.1% of the 1,544 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Barwick has more choice than 52% 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 Barwick are Westfield Academy (2.1 miles) and Preston School Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Barwick's Local Authority. Barwick sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Barwick is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barwick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Barwick
These local links are here for anyone comparing Barwick, Somerset against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Lower Key, Darvole, Stoford, Yeovil, East Coker, and Sutton Bingham for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Barwick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barwick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barwick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barwick is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 1.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Yeovil Hospital (1.7 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barwick?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Barwick, 4 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barwick?
The nearest practice to Barwick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (19.7 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (19.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barwick, 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 Barwick, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.