Orthodontic practices near Cloford
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Cloford, 4 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 4.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cloford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 4.1 miles north-east; the next are Mendip (10.8 miles west) and Trowbridge (12.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.8 miles west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Bath | 15 | 12.7 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 5 | 18.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cloford
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), 12.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cloford 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 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,322 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 306th 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% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakfield Academy — 3.4 miles Selwood Academy — 4.8 miles Frome Community College — 4.8 miles |
| 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 | Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 4 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 11 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 38 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 Cloford
The nearest practice to Cloford is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (12 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Cloford list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cloford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 4.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cloford
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Orthodontist in Cloford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Cloford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cloford itself or elsewhere in Somerset.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Nunney, Nunney Catch, Wanstrow, Lower Watley, Watley Village, and Weston Town as well as this one.
Local orthodontic signals in Cloford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cloford itself. The nearest recorded are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 4 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 11 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 12 miles away.
Cloford in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cloford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.5% of Cloford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 2,322 residents in Cloford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Cloford has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Cloford are served by secondary schools including Oakfield Academy (3.4 miles) and Selwood Academy (4.8 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Cloford's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Cloford is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cloford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Local context for Cloford
Just around 2 km north-east, Nunney is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cloford
Patients in Cloford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Cloford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Cloford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Cloford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Cloford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cloford's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,322 residents in the neighbourhood around Cloford, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cloford is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Cloford attend schools such as Oakfield Academy (3.4 miles) and Selwood Academy (4.8 miles). Cloford's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Cloford sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cloford is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cloford. The closest on record are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 4 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 11 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cloford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cloford helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Cloford
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cloford
Every case in Cloford follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cloford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cloford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cloford, Somerset within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Nunney, Nunney Catch, Wanstrow, Lower Watley, Watley Village, and Weston Town may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cloford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cloford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cloford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cloford is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 4.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (4.2 miles) and Welshmill Dental Practice (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cloford?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Cloford, 4 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cloford?
The nearest practice to Cloford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 4.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.8 miles) and Priory Dental (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cloford, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cloford, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.