Orthodontic practices near Bugley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bugley; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 14.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 14.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 14.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 15.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 15.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 15.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 19.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bugley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 14.3 miles north; the next are Yeovil (15.0 miles west) and Mendip (19.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 14.3 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.0 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 19.6 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 21.4 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 22.0 miles south |
| Salisbury | 8 | 22.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bugley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 14.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 14.8 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 14.3 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bugley 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,996 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 | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 19.7% 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 | 63 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 484th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 2.2 miles Shaftesbury School — 5.3 miles King Arthur's School — 5.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 14 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 15 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 20 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, 10 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Bugley
The nearest practice to Bugley is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 14.3 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. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (21.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (22.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Bugley list clear aligners, the nearest 14.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Bugley are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 14.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bugley to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 370 to 740 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £335 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bugley
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Orthodontist in Bugley: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Bugley understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Bugley.
What local practice data suggests in Bugley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bugley itself. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 15 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 20 miles away.
Bugley in context
Bugley — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Bugley's under-16 share, 13.4%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,996 residents in the neighbourhood around Bugley, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. Bugley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bugley are Gillingham School (2.2 miles) and Shaftesbury School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bugley's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Bugley close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bugley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Hartmoor, West Stour, East Stour, Eccliffe, Kington Magna, and Fifehead Magdalen are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about Bugley
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Hartmoor, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Bugley Explained
Patients in Bugley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bugley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bugley
Orthodontic treatment in Bugley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bugley
Bugley has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Bugley 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 13.4% of residents under 16, Bugley skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,996 residents in the neighbourhood around Bugley, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bugley; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Bugley are served by secondary schools including Gillingham School (2.2 miles) and Shaftesbury School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Bugley's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Bugley is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bugley is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bugley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bugley
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bugley, Dorset with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Hartmoor, West Stour, East Stour, Eccliffe, Kington Magna, and Fifehead Magdalen for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bugley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bugley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bugley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bugley is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (14.3 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (14.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bugley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bugley, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 14.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bugley?
The nearest practice to Bugley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 14.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (19.6 miles) and Priory Dental (19.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bugley, Dorset?
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 Bugley, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.