Orthodontic practices near Broadshard
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Broadshard, 4 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 14.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 15.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 15.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadshard with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 1.1 miles south; the next are Yeovil (7.0 miles north-east) and Henlade (14.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 1.1 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.7 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 19.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadshard
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), 14.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 19.8 miles west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadshard 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,433 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 0.8 miles Stanchester Academy — 4.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 763 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 1 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 7 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 17 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 Broadshard
The nearest practice to Broadshard is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (14.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Broadshard list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broadshard are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 14.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadshard
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Broadshard, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just Broadshard.
Local orthodontic signals in Broadshard
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broadshard itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about a mile away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 7 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Broadshard
Broadshard is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Broadshard falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Broadshard's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Broadshard, 5.7% of the 1,433 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Broadshard are Wadham School (0.8 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broadshard's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Broadshard among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broadshard is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Furringdons Cross, Merriottsford, Merriott, Crewkerne, Wigborough, and Puddle Town may also help.
Local snapshot of Broadshard
Just under 1 km east, Furringdons Cross is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Broadshard
Patients in Broadshard have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Broadshard offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Broadshard
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Broadshard helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. 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 Broadshard — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broadshard. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadshard
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Broadshard, Somerset within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Furringdons Cross, Merriottsford, Merriott, Crewkerne, Wigborough, and Puddle Town.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Broadshard
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadshard often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadshard?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadshard is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.0 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadshard?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Broadshard, 4 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadshard?
The nearest practice to Broadshard that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 14.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (14.5 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (16.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadshard, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broadshard, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.