Orthodontic practices near Broadwindsor
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Broadwindsor, 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 17.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 17.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 17.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 17.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadwindsor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 4.5 miles north; the next are Yeovil (11.0 miles north-east) and Dorchester (17.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 4.5 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Dorchester | 2 | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 17.8 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 20.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadwindsor
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), 17.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 18.8 miles north-west |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadwindsor 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 558 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,766 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 17.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Dorset | 116th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beaminster School — 2.6 miles Wadham School — 4.8 miles The Sir John Colfox Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 673 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 — 4 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 11 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 17 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Crewkerne Dental Care — 4 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 Broadwindsor
The nearest practice to Broadwindsor is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (17.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Broadwindsor list clear aligners, the nearest 11.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broadwindsor are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 17.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadwindsor
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Orthodontist in Broadwindsor: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Broadwindsor keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dorset and the surrounding area. Broadwindsor — a small village with a population of around 558 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Broadwindsor
Broadwindsor — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Broadwindsor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,766 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadwindsor, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Broadwindsor are Beaminster School (2.6 miles) and Wadham School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broadwindsor's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Broadwindsor close to the England median.
Useful local orthodontic context for Broadwindsor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadwindsor. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 11 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 17 miles away.
Local snapshot of Broadwindsor
Around 558 people live in Broadwindsor, which is a small village within Dorset. The nearest other location we cover is Hursey, under 1 km to the west.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Hursey, Burstock, Littlewindsor, Sandpit, Stoke Abbott, and Blackney as well as this one.
Orthodontic Treatments in Broadwindsor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Broadwindsor can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Broadwindsor — Local Context
Broadwindsor has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Crewkerne Dental Care — is about 4 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Broadwindsor is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.6% of Broadwindsor's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,766 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadwindsor, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Broadwindsor attend schools such as Beaminster School (2.6 miles) and Wadham School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Broadwindsor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Broadwindsor is roughly mid-table for England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broadwindsor itself. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 11 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 17 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Broadwindsor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Broadwindsor helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broadwindsor
No orthodontic practice covers Broadwindsor directly, though Crewkerne Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Broadwindsor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. With just 11.6% of residents under 16, Broadwindsor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,766 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadwindsor, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Broadwindsor are served by secondary schools including Beaminster School (2.6 miles) and Wadham School (4.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broadwindsor's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Broadwindsor's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broadwindsor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadwindsor
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Broadwindsor, Dorset alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hursey, Burstock, Littlewindsor, Sandpit, Stoke Abbott, and Blackney.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadwindsor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadwindsor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadwindsor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadwindsor is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (11.0 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadwindsor?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Broadwindsor, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadwindsor?
The nearest practice to Broadwindsor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (17.8 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (17.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadwindsor, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broadwindsor, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.