Orthodontic practices near Blagdon Hill
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Blagdon Hill, 7 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, 3.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Blagdon Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taunton, 3.6 miles north; the next are Henlade (4.4 miles north-east) and Langford Budville (4.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 5 | 3.6 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.1 miles east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 20.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blagdon Hill
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), 4.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 3.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blagdon Hill 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 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,290 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 255th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% 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 — 3.4 miles The Castle School — 3.9 miles Court Fields School — 5.2 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 | Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 4 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 4 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 12 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 Blagdon Hill
Blagdon Hill is 3.6 miles from Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (23.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Blagdon Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 Blagdon Hill are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 4.4 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 Blagdon Hill
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Related pages for Howleigh, Sellick's Green, Pitminster, Angersleigh, Woodram, and Corfe are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Blagdon Hill in context
Blagdon Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Blagdon Hill's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 2,290 residents in Blagdon Hill's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Blagdon Hill has more choice than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Blagdon Hill are Bishop Fox's School (3.4 miles) and The Castle School (3.9 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Blagdon Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Blagdon Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Blagdon Hill is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Blagdon Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Howleigh, under 1 km to the west.
Practice data for Blagdon Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blagdon Hill itself. The closest on record are Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 4 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 4 miles away; and Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 5 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Blagdon Hill
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blagdon Hill
No orthodontic practice covers Blagdon Hill directly, though Whyman House Dental Practise (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Blagdon Hill's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Blagdon Hill's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Blagdon Hill, 6.6% of the 2,290 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Blagdon Hill has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Blagdon Hill attend schools such as Bishop Fox's School (3.4 miles) and The Castle School (3.9 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Blagdon Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Blagdon Hill close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Blagdon Hill is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blagdon Hill
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blagdon Hill
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Areas We Cover Around Blagdon Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blagdon Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blagdon Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blagdon Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blagdon Hill is Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 3.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Orthoworld (3.6 miles) and Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blagdon Hill?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Blagdon Hill, 7 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blagdon Hill?
The nearest practice to Blagdon Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 4.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (4.5 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blagdon Hill, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blagdon Hill, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.