Orthodontic practices near Closworth
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Closworth, 4 practices within 10 and 6 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 3.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 14.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 20.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 20.4 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Closworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 3.8 miles north; the next are Crewkerne (7.6 miles west) and Dorchester (14.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 3.8 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.6 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 20.1 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 21.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 21.3 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 Closworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 14.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 (352 reviews) | 3.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Closworth 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 274th 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% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Preston School Academy — 4.1 miles Westfield Academy — 4.2 miles Buckler's Mead School — 4.6 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 4 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 8 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 6 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 Closworth
Closworth is 3.8 miles from Yeovil Hospital, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 6.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (21.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (29.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Closworth list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 Closworth are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 14.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Closworth
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Orthodontist in Closworth: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Closworth understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset.
Local treatment availability around Closworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Closworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 4 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 14 miles away.
The local picture in Closworth
Closworth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Closworth falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.7% of Closworth's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,474 residents in Closworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Closworth is better served than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Closworth attend schools such as Preston School Academy (4.1 miles) and Westfield Academy (4.2 miles). Closworth's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Closworth's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Closworth is about 39 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Darvole, Melbury Osmond, Ryme Intrinseca, Stoford, Barwick, and Lewcombe are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Closworth in numbers
Just around 2 km north-east, Ryme Intrinseca is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Closworth
Orthodontic treatment in Closworth 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 Closworth
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Closworth — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Closworth as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,474 residents in Closworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Closworth is better served than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Closworth are Preston School Academy (4.1 miles) and Westfield Academy (4.2 miles). Closworth's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Closworth'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 Closworth is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Closworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Closworth 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.
Treatment Options in Closworth — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Closworth. Closworth is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Closworth sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Closworth, 6% of the 1,474 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Closworth has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Closworth are served by secondary schools including Preston School Academy (4.1 miles) and Westfield Academy (4.2 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Closworth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Closworth close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Closworth is about 39 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Closworth itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 4 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 14 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Closworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Closworth
This part of the page places Closworth, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Darvole, Melbury Osmond, Ryme Intrinseca, Stoford, Barwick, and Lewcombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Closworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Closworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Closworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Closworth is Yeovil Hospital, about 3.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (3.9 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Closworth?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Closworth, 4 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Closworth?
The nearest practice to Closworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (21.3 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (21.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Closworth, 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 Closworth, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.