Orthodontic practices near Clatworthy
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clatworthy; 1 practice within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 8.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 10.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 11.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 11.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 12.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 15.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Clatworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 8.2 miles south-east; the next are Taunton (10.8 miles east) and Henlade (12.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 10.8 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 12.8 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.3 miles east |
| South Molton | 1 | 21.5 miles west |
| Barry | 3 | 22.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clatworthy
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), 12.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 12.8 miles east |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clatworthy 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,044 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 673rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsmead Academy — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 892 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 8 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 11 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 13 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Church House Dental Clinic — 7 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 Clatworthy
From Clatworthy the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 8.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (11.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (25.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Clatworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Clatworthy are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 8.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clatworthy to Wellington Dental Practice 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clatworthy
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Orthodontist in Clatworthy: This page was put together for people in Clatworthy who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Clatworthy with the wider Somerset area.
About Clatworthy
Just around 2 km south, Huish Champflower is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Clatworthy
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clatworthy itself. The closest on record are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 11 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13 miles away.
The local picture in Clatworthy
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Clatworthy sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.1% of Clatworthy's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Clatworthy, 6.2% of the 2,044 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clatworthy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Clatworthy are served by secondary schools including Kingsmead Academy (2.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Clatworthy's Local Authority. Clatworthy'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 Clatworthy is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clatworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clatworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clatworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clatworthy is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (10.8 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clatworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clatworthy, 1 practice within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clatworthy?
The nearest practice to Clatworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (12.8 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clatworthy, 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 Clatworthy, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.