Orthodontic practices near Bothenhampton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bothenhampton; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 11.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 13.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 13.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 15.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 16.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 16.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bothenhampton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 11.5 miles north; the next are Dorchester (13.3 miles east) and Weymouth (14.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 11.5 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 13.3 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 16.2 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 24.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 24.7 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 Bothenhampton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 13.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 13.5 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bothenhampton 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 7.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,158 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5% aged 16 to 24 and 15.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 752 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 756 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 — 12 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 13 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Bothenhampton
The nearest practice to Bothenhampton is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 11.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (24.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 8 of the practices around Bothenhampton list clear aligners, the nearest 13.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bothenhampton are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 13.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bothenhampton to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bothenhampton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Bothenhampton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bothenhampton and the wider Dorset area.
Bothenhampton in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Wych is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Bothenhampton
Bothenhampton is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Bothenhampton's under-16 share, 7.6%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,158 residents in the neighbourhood around Bothenhampton, 3.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Bothenhampton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bothenhampton are served by secondary schools including The Sir John Colfox Academy (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bothenhampton's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bothenhampton's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bothenhampton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bothenhampton itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away; Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 13 miles away; and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 15 miles away.
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All Orthodontic Options in Bothenhampton Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bothenhampton has the full spectrum of options. 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 Bothenhampton — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Bothenhampton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Bothenhampton — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 7.6% of residents under 16, Bothenhampton skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,158 residents in the neighbourhood around Bothenhampton, 3.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bothenhampton; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bothenhampton attend schools such as The Sir John Colfox Academy (1.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Bothenhampton's Local Authority. Bothenhampton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bothenhampton itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away; Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 13 miles away; and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 15 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bothenhampton
Orthodontic treatment in Bothenhampton is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Bothenhampton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bothenhampton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bothenhampton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bothenhampton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bothenhampton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bothenhampton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bothenhampton is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (13.3 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (13.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bothenhampton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bothenhampton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bothenhampton?
The nearest practice to Bothenhampton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 13.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (24.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (24.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bothenhampton, Dorset?
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 Bothenhampton, Dorset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.