Orthodontic practices near Chilfrome
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chilfrome; 2 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 8.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 8.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 13.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 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 Chilfrome with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 8.3 miles south-east; the next are Yeovil (10.9 miles north) and Crewkerne (11.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.9 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 11.0 miles north-west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 25.7 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 26.0 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 Chilfrome
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 8.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chilfrome 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,275 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% 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 | 37 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 293rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| 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 | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 8 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 11 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 9 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 Chilfrome
From Chilfrome the nearest practice is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 8.3 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (26 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (26.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Chilfrome list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chilfrome are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 8.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chilfrome to Orthodontic Department 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 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 Chilfrome
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What we know about practices near Chilfrome
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chilfrome itself. The closest on record are Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 8 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Chilfrome
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Chilfrome sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Chilfrome's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,275 residents in the neighbourhood around Chilfrome, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Chilfrome usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Chilfrome's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Chilfrome is roughly mid-table for England.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chilfrome
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chilfrome often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chilfrome?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chilfrome is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 8.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (8.4 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chilfrome?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chilfrome, 2 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chilfrome?
The nearest practice to Chilfrome that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 8.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (26.0 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (26.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chilfrome, 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 Chilfrome, Dorset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.