Orthodontic practices near Camel Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Camel Hill; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 12.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 13.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 18.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Camel Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 6.2 miles south; the next are Mendip (12.4 miles north) and Crewkerne (13.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 6.2 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.4 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.5 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Camel Hill
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), 18.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 12.5 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Camel Hill 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 474th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckler's Mead School — 5.3 miles Ansford Academy — 5.7 miles The Gryphon School — 5.9 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 6 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 12 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 15 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 Camel Hill
The nearest practice to Camel Hill is Yeovil Hospital, 6.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (20.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Camel Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Camel Hill are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Camel Hill to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Camel Hill
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Orthodontist in Camel Hill: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Camel Hill. It connects local orthodontic research in Camel Hill with the wider Somerset area.
What local practice data suggests in Camel Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Camel Hill. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 6 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Eyewell, Queen Camel, West Camel, South Barrow, Higher Foddington, and Lower Foddington are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Camel Hill
Camel Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.7% of Camel Hill's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Camel Hill, 11.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Camel Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Camel Hill attend schools such as Buckler's Mead School (5.3 miles) and Ansford Academy (5.7 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Camel Hill's Local Authority. Camel Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Camel Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Where Camel Hill sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Eyewell, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Camel Hill Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Camel Hill can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Camel Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Camel Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Camel Hill
Many people in Camel Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Camel Hill
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Camel Hill
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Camel Hill. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Camel Hill sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Camel Hill skews family-heavy: 22.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 11.6% of the 1,676 residents in Camel Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Camel Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Camel Hill attend schools such as Buckler's Mead School (5.3 miles) and Ansford Academy (5.7 miles). Camel Hill's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Camel Hill is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Camel Hill is about 30 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 Camel Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Camel Hill
This section helps connect Camel Hill, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Eyewell, Queen Camel, West Camel, South Barrow, Higher Foddington, and Lower Foddington.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Camel Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Camel Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Camel Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Camel Hill is Yeovil Hospital, about 6.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (6.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Camel Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Camel Hill, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Camel Hill?
The nearest practice to Camel Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (12.4 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Camel Hill, 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 Camel Hill, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.