Orthodontic practices near Caundle Wake
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Caundle Wake; 3 practices within 10 and 6 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 9.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 9.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 9.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 9.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 13.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 13.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 15.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 20.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 20.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Caundle Wake with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 9.2 miles west; the next are Dorchester (13.6 miles south) and Crewkerne (15.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 9.2 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 13.6 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.9 miles west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 20.1 miles south |
| Broadstone | 2 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Poole | 8 | 22.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Caundle Wake
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 13.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 13.6 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 15.9 miles west |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 (352 reviews) | 9.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Caundle Wake 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,112 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 334th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gryphon School — 5.0 miles Sturminster Newton High School — 5.7 miles |
| 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 9 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 14 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Caundle Wake
From Caundle Wake the nearest practice is Yeovil Hospital, 9.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 6.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (23.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (22.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Caundle Wake list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Caundle Wake are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 13.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Caundle Wake to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Caundle Wake
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Orthodontist in Caundle Wake: This page was put together for people in Caundle Wake who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset.
Where Caundle Wake sits locally
The Borough is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Caundle Wake.
The local picture in Caundle Wake
By ONS classification, Caundle Wake falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Caundle Wake sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 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 6.6% of the 2,112 residents in Caundle Wake's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Caundle Wake; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Caundle Wake attend schools such as The Gryphon School (5.0 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (5.7 miles). Caundle Wake's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Caundle Wake sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Caundle Wake is about 39 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice data for Caundle Wake
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Caundle Wake. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 9 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for The Borough, Bishops Caundle, Hill Street, Pleck Green, Packers Hill, and Stourton Caundle if you are weighing up more than one location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Caundle Wake
Starting orthodontic treatment in Caundle Wake 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Caundle Wake
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Caundle Wake
What's available in Caundle Wake depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Caundle Wake falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Caundle Wake falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,112 residents in the neighbourhood around Caundle Wake, 6.6% 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 Caundle Wake; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Caundle Wake are served by secondary schools including The Gryphon School (5.0 miles) and Sturminster Newton High School (5.7 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Caundle Wake's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Caundle Wake close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Caundle Wake is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Caundle Wake
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Caundle Wake can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Caundle Wake
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Caundle Wake — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Caundle Wake. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Caundle Wake
These links help widen your research beyond Caundle Wake, Dorset if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as The Borough, Bishops Caundle, Hill Street, Pleck Green, Packers Hill, and Stourton Caundle can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Caundle Wake
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Caundle Wake often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Caundle Wake?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Caundle Wake is Yeovil Hospital, about 9.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (9.5 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Caundle Wake?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Caundle Wake, 3 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Caundle Wake?
The nearest practice to Caundle Wake that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 13.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (22.3 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (22.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Caundle Wake, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Caundle Wake, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.