Orthodontic practices near Behind Berry
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Behind Berry; 3 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 11.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 11.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 11.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Behind Berry with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 8.2 miles south-east; the next are Mendip (11.4 miles north) and Crewkerne (11.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 11.4 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.9 miles west |
| Taunton | 5 | 14.4 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 14.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Behind Berry
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), 14.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 14.4 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Behind Berry 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,509 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,783 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 673rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huish Episcopi Academy — 3.5 miles Crispin School Academy — 5.6 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 | Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 8 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 11 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 12 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, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 4 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 Behind Berry
From Behind Berry the nearest practice is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (14.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Behind Berry list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Behind Berry are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Behind Berry to Yeovil Dental Access Centre 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Behind Berry
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Orthodontist in Behind Berry: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Behind Berry? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Somerset and the surrounding area.
Behind Berry in context
Behind Berry — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.5% of Behind Berry's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Behind Berry, 7.4% of the 2,509 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Behind Berry usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Behind Berry are served by secondary schools including Huish Episcopi Academy (3.5 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.6 miles). Behind Berry's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Behind Berry among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Behind Berry is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including May Pole Knap, St Cleers, Lower Somerton, Old Estate Yards, The Millands, and Hurcot can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Behind Berry
There is no orthodontist on our records in Behind Berry itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8 miles away; Priory Dental in Mendip, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away.
Where Behind Berry sits locally
Just under 1 km north, May Pole Knap is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Behind Berry
Starting orthodontic treatment in Behind Berry can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Behind Berry
No orthodontic practice covers Behind Berry directly, though The Bow Dental Centre (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Behind Berry — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Behind Berry, 7.4% of the 2,509 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Behind Berry has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Behind Berry are served by secondary schools including Huish Episcopi Academy (3.5 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.6 miles). Behind Berry's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Behind Berry among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Behind Berry is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Behind Berry
The orthodontic landscape in Behind Berry 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Behind Berry 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 Behind Berry. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Behind Berry
This part of the page places Behind Berry, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering May Pole Knap, St Cleers, Lower Somerton, Old Estate Yards, The Millands, and Hurcot may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Behind Berry
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Behind Berry often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Behind Berry?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Behind Berry is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (8.5 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Behind Berry?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Behind Berry, 3 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Behind Berry?
The nearest practice to Behind Berry that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 11.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (11.5 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (11.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Behind Berry, 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 Behind Berry, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.