Orthodontic practices near Brent Knoll
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Brent Knoll; 7 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Twenty 2 Dental in Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 6.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 7.0 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 8.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 10.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Brent Knoll with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 miles north; the next are Bridgwater (8.1 miles south) and Mendip (13.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 6.9 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 8.1 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.7 miles east |
| Penarth | 2 | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 16.7 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brent Knoll
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 18.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-west |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-west |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 4.9 (775 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brent Knoll 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,271 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,764 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 541st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King Alfred School — 1.9 miles Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 5.4 miles Broadoak Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,269 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Twenty 2 Dental, Weston-super-Mare — 7 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 8 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 14 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 32 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 Brent Knoll
The nearest practice to Brent Knoll is Twenty 2 Dental in Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Twenty 2 Dental (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Brent Knoll list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brent Knoll are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brent Knoll to Twenty 2 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 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brent Knoll
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Orthodontist in Brent Knoll: This page was put together for people in Brent Knoll who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Brent Knoll with the wider Somerset area. Brent Knoll — a small village with a population of around 1,271 — is covered on this page specifically.
About Brent Knoll
With a population of roughly 1,271, Brent Knoll is a small village within Somerset. Just around 1 km south, Edithmead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Brent Knoll
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Brent Knoll itself. The closest on record are Twenty 2 Dental in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 8 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Brent Knoll
By ONS classification, Brent Knoll falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Brent Knoll. Census data puts only 11.3% of Brent Knoll's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,764 residents in Brent Knoll's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Brent Knoll 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 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Brent Knoll are The King Alfred School (1.9 miles) and Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Brent Knoll's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Brent Knoll close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brent Knoll is about 20 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Edithmead, Battleborough, East Brent, Lympsham, Highbridge, and Burnham-on-Sea are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Brent Knoll
Many people in Brent Knoll delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Brent Knoll runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Brent Knoll
The orthodontic landscape in Brent Knoll offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Brent Knoll — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Brent Knoll — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Brent Knoll sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Brent Knoll's under-16 share, 11.3%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Brent Knoll, 4.9% of the 1,764 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Brent Knoll usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Brent Knoll are The King Alfred School (1.9 miles) and Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Brent Knoll's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Brent Knoll close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brent Knoll is about 20 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Brent Knoll itself. The closest on record are Twenty 2 Dental in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 8 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brent Knoll. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brent Knoll
If Brent Knoll, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Related nearby location pages such as Edithmead, Battleborough, East Brent, Lympsham, Highbridge, and Burnham-on-Sea can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brent Knoll
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brent Knoll often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brent Knoll?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brent Knoll is Twenty 2 Dental in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.9 miles to the north. The next closest are The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (7.0 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brent Knoll?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brent Knoll, 7 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brent Knoll?
The nearest practice to Brent Knoll that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include East Quay Medical Centre (8.1 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brent Knoll, Somerset?
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 Brent Knoll, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.