Orthodontic practices near Buckland Dinham
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Buckland Dinham, 20 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 2.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 2.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 3.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 8.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 8.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckland Dinham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 2.5 miles south-east; the next are Trowbridge (8.0 miles north-east) and Bath (8.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Bath | 15 | 8.5 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.0 miles west |
| Corsham | 1 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 4 | 15.3 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 Buckland Dinham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 8.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckland Dinham 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 | 381 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,215 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 | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 158th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakfield Academy — 2.3 miles Frome Community College — 2.4 miles Selwood Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,446 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 | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 2 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 8 miles Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 54 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 Buckland Dinham
The nearest practice to Buckland Dinham is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Buckland Dinham list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buckland Dinham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckland Dinham
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Orthodontist in Buckland Dinham: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Buckland Dinham. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Buckland Dinham or another part of Somerset. Buckland Dinham — a small village with a population of around 381 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hapsford, Hardington, Great Elm, Egford, Spring Gardens, and Cottle's Oak.
The local picture in Buckland Dinham
Buckland Dinham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Buckland Dinham falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,215 residents in Buckland Dinham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Buckland Dinham has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Buckland Dinham are served by secondary schools including Oakfield Academy (2.3 miles) and Frome Community College (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Buckland Dinham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Buckland Dinham is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buckland Dinham is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Useful local orthodontic context for Buckland Dinham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckland Dinham. The nearest recorded are Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 2 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 8 miles away; and Bath Spa Dentistry, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Buckland Dinham
Buckland Dinham is home to around 381 people, classing it as a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Hardington, around 1 km to the north-west.
The Orthodontic Journey in Buckland Dinham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Buckland Dinham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Buckland Dinham
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Buckland Dinham
Treatment in Buckland Dinham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Buckland Dinham
The orthodontic landscape in Buckland Dinham 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Buckland Dinham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckland Dinham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckland Dinham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckland Dinham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckland Dinham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckland Dinham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckland Dinham is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Grants House Dentistry (2.6 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckland Dinham?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Buckland Dinham, 20 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckland Dinham?
The nearest practice to Buckland Dinham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 3.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.0 miles) and Circus Dental (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckland Dinham, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckland Dinham, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.