Orthodontic practices near Catsgore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Catsgore; 3 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 6.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 6.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 10.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 12.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 13.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catsgore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 6.4 miles south-east; the next are Crewkerne (10.7 miles south) and Mendip (12.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.7 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.4 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 13.6 miles west |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.5 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Catsgore
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), 15.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 12.5 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Catsgore 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 486th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huish Episcopi Academy — 4.7 miles Stanchester Academy — 5.3 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 Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 6 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 11 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 12 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, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 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 Catsgore
The nearest practice to Catsgore is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 6.4 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 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Catsgore list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Catsgore are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental 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 Catsgore to Yeovil Dental Access Centre 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Catsgore
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Catsgore, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Catsgore with the wider Somerset area.
Practice data for Catsgore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Catsgore. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 6 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 12 miles away.
The local picture in Catsgore
By ONS classification, Catsgore falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Catsgore's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,090 residents in Catsgore's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Catsgore; the nearest 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 Catsgore attend schools such as Huish Episcopi Academy (4.7 miles) and Stanchester Academy (5.3 miles). Catsgore's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Catsgore sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catsgore is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Catsgore
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Orthodontic Treatments in Catsgore
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Treatment Options in Catsgore — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Catsgore directly, though The Bow Dental Centre (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Catsgore's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Catsgore sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Catsgore's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,090 residents in Catsgore's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Catsgore 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 Catsgore attend schools such as Huish Episcopi Academy (4.7 miles) and Stanchester Academy (5.3 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Catsgore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Catsgore close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catsgore is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Catsgore itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 6 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Catsgore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Catsgore helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Catsgore
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Frequently Asked Questions in Catsgore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catsgore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catsgore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catsgore is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 6.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (6.6 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catsgore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Catsgore, 3 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catsgore?
The nearest practice to Catsgore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 12.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (12.5 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catsgore, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Catsgore, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.