Orthodontic practices near Clewer
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clewer; 7 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 9.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 11.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clewer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 7.9 miles south-east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (8.6 miles north-west) and Bridgwater (11.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.9 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 17 | 16.1 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 16.8 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 19.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clewer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 16.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clewer 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,572 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 122 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 644th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kings of Wessex Academy — 1.7 miles Fairlands Middle School — 2.0 miles Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,043 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 8 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 9 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 12 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 32 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 Clewer
From Clewer the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.9 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (16.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Clewer list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Clewer are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clewer to Somerset Orthodontist 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 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clewer
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Orthodontist in Clewer: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Clewer keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Clewer or another part of Somerset.
What local practice data suggests in Clewer
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clewer itself. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 9 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 miles away.
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The local picture in Clewer
Clewer — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Clewer's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Clewer, 7.9% of the 1,572 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clewer has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Clewer are The Kings of Wessex Academy (1.7 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Clewer's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Clewer's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clewer is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local snapshot of Clewer
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Brinscombe, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Clewer
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Clewer has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Clewer
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Clewer
Orthodontic treatment in Clewer is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clewer
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Clewer — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Clewer sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Clewer's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,572 residents in Clewer's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Clewer has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Clewer are served by secondary schools including The Kings of Wessex Academy (1.7 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Clewer's Local Authority. Clewer's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clewer is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clewer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clewer
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Clewer, Somerset with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Brinscombe, Cocklake, Crickham, Axbridge, Middle Stoughton, and Stoughton Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clewer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clewer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clewer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clewer is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (7.9 miles) and Priory Dental (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clewer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clewer, 7 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clewer?
The nearest practice to Clewer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (7.9 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clewer, 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 Clewer, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.