Orthodontic practices near Clandown
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clandown; 19 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 6.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| OrthodonticsBath | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clandown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 6.6 miles north-east; the next are Frome (7.6 miles south-east) and Mendip (10.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.4 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 11.1 miles east |
| Bristol | 6 | 11.4 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 12.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clandown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 6.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clandown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 566 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 109th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Writhlington School — 1.5 miles Somerset Studio School — 1.5 miles Norton Hill Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,584 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 7 miles Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 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 | 19 within 10 miles, 57 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 Clandown
The nearest practice to Clandown is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 6.6 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Clandown 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 Clandown are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clandown to Chelsea Road Dental 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 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 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 20.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clandown
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Braces and aligner options in Clandown
Orthodontist in Clandown: This page was put together for people in Clandown who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Bath and North East Somerset.
Area profile for Clandown
Clandown — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Clandown's under-16 share sits at 19.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,474 residents in the neighbourhood around Clandown, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Clandown usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Clandown attend schools such as Writhlington School (1.5 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Clandown's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Clandown sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Clandown is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Clandown
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Clandown itself. The nearest recorded are Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 7 miles away; Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 8 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Welton Hollow, West Hill Gardens, Fox Hills, Radstock, Wheeler's Hill, and Wicklane follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
About Clandown
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Welton Hollow, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Clandown
The orthodontic landscape in Clandown offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Clandown
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Clandown — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Clandown
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clandown can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Clandown runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clandown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clandown
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Clandown, Bath and North East Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Welton Hollow, West Hill Gardens, Fox Hills, Radstock, Wheeler's Hill, and Wicklane.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Clandown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clandown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clandown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clandown is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Aquae Sulis Dental (6.6 miles) and The Dental Implant Clinic (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clandown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clandown, 19 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clandown?
The nearest practice to Clandown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (7.0 miles) and Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clandown, Bath and North East Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clandown, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.