Orthodontic practices near Bonham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bonham; 4 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 8.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 8.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 9.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 9.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 15.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 15.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 15.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 16.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bonham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 8.8 miles north; the next are Mendip (15.7 miles north-west) and Trowbridge (16.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 8.8 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 15.7 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 16.4 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 19.6 miles north |
| Salisbury | 4 | 22.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bonham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 19.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 19.8 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 19.9 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 19.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bonham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,437 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 452nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 5.0 miles King Arthur's School — 5.1 miles Sexey's School — 5.8 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 9 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 16 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 16 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 24 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Bonham
From Bonham the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 8.8 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 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (16.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Bonham list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Bonham are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bonham to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bonham
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Orthodontist in Bonham: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bonham can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wiltshire.
What local practice data suggests in Bonham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bonham itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 9 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away.
Area profile for Bonham
Bonham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Bonham sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Bonham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,437 residents in Bonham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Bonham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bonham attend schools such as Gillingham School (5.0 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Bonham's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Bonham close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bonham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Gasper, Pear Ash, Stourton, Zeals, Penselwood, and Bourton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
About Bonham
The nearest other location we cover is Gasper, under 1 km to the west.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bonham
Orthodontic treatment in Bonham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bonham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Bonham Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bonham has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bonham — Local Context
Bonham has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 9 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Bonham falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bonham. Bonham's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,437 residents in Bonham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Bonham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bonham are Gillingham School (5.0 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Bonham's Local Authority. Bonham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bonham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bonham. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 9 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bonham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bonham
This part of the page places Bonham, Wiltshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Gasper, Pear Ash, Stourton, Zeals, Penselwood, and Bourton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bonham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bonham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bonham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bonham is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 8.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (8.8 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bonham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bonham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bonham?
The nearest practice to Bonham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 8.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (15.7 miles) and Priory Dental (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bonham, Wiltshire?
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 Bonham, Wiltshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.