Orthodontic practices near Brushford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Brushford; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 12.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 12.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 13.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 18.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 18.9 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 18.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 19.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Contemporary DentalExeter | 20.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (353 reviews) |
| Exeter Advanced DentistryExeter | 20.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (462 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brushford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 12.9 miles west; the next are Langford Budville (13.9 miles east) and Taunton (18.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 12.9 miles west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 13.9 miles east |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.2 miles east |
| Exeter | 12 | 20.2 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.5 miles east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 21.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brushford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville (4.9 from 200 reviews), 13.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 13.9 miles east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 12.9 miles west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 4.0 (479 reviews) | 18.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brushford 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 221 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,924 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 811th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 37 miles |
| 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 | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 13 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 14 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 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 Brushford
The nearest practice to Brushford is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 12.9 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (19.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (21.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Brushford list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brushford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 13.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brushford to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 340 to 670 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £300 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Brushford
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Orthodontist in Brushford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Brushford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just Brushford. Brushford — a small village with a population of around 221 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Brushford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brushford. The nearest recorded are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13 miles away; Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14 miles away; and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 18 miles away.
Local snapshot of Brushford
With a population of roughly 221, Brushford is a small village within Somerset. Exebridge is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Brushford.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Exebridge, Battleton, Dulverton, Oakfordbridge, Oakford, and Morebath if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Brushford
Brushford is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With just 12.4% of residents under 16, Brushford skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,924 residents in Brushford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Brushford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Brushford's Local Authority. Brushford falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Brushford is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Brushford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Brushford helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Brushford
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Brushford — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Brushford — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Brushford's under-16 share, 12.4%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Brushford, 6.1% of the 1,924 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 Brushford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Brushford's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Brushford sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brushford is about 37 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Brushford Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Brushford can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Brushford — Local Context
Not every practice near Brushford offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Brushford is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Brushford falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With just 12.4% of residents under 16, Brushford skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Brushford, 6.1% of the 1,924 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 Brushford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Brushford's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Brushford among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brushford is about 37 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Brushford itself. The nearest we do hold are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 13 miles away; Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14 miles away; and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 18 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brushford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brushford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Brushford, Somerset within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Exebridge, Battleton, Dulverton, Oakfordbridge, Oakford, and Morebath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Brushford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brushford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brushford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brushford is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 12.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Wellington Dental Practice (13.9 miles) and Musgrove Park Hospital (18.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brushford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brushford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 12.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brushford?
The nearest practice to Brushford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 13.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Exeter Orthodontic Practice (20.3 miles) and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (20.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brushford, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brushford, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.