Orthodontic practices near Benville
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Benville; 4 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 6.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.0 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 12.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 17.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 17.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 6.9 miles north-west; the next are Yeovil (7.9 miles north) and Dorchester (12.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.9 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 21.9 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 21.9 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 Benville
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 12.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Benville at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,869 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 225th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beaminster School — 3.7 miles |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 7 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 8 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 12 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, 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 Benville
From Benville the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 6.9 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (21.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (29.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Benville list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Benville are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 12.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Benville to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Benville
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What we know about practices near Benville
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Benville. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 8 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 12 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Chelborough, Toller Whelme, Hooke, Corscombe, Higher Kingcombe, and Halstock as well as this one.
Benville at a glance
Just around 2 km north, Chelborough is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Benville
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Benville sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Benville's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Benville, 5.8% of the 1,869 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Benville has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Benville are Beaminster School (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Benville's Local Authority. Benville's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Orthodontic Treatments in Benville
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Benville can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Benville — Local Context
What's available in Benville depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Benville's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Benville falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Benville has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Benville, 5.8% of the 1,869 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Benville has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Benville are served by secondary schools including Beaminster School (3.7 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Benville's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Benville is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Benville itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 8 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Benville
Many people in Benville delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Benville
Practices serving Benville differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Benville — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.8% of Benville's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,869 residents in the neighbourhood around Benville, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Benville 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 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Benville are Beaminster School (3.7 miles). Benville's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Benville's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Benville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Benville
These links help widen your research beyond Benville, Dorset if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Chelborough, Toller Whelme, Hooke, Corscombe, Higher Kingcombe, and Halstock may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Benville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Benville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benville is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (7.9 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Benville, 4 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Benville?
The nearest practice to Benville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 12.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (21.9 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (21.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Benville, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Benville, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.