Orthodontic practices near Cobb
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cobb; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 13.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 13.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 17.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 20.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 20.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 20.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 21.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 21.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 21.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cobb with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 13.0 miles north-east; the next are Budleigh Salterton (17.5 miles west) and Yeovil (20.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 17.5 miles west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 20.2 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 21.1 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 21.2 miles north |
| Exmouth | 2 | 21.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cobb
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton (4.9 from 204 reviews), 17.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 17.5 miles west |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cobb at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 6.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 11.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,009 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 456th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Woodroffe School — 0.8 miles Axe Valley Academy — 5.0 miles Colyton Grammar School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 886 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 18 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 6 miles |
| Postcode districts | DT7 |
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 Cobb
The nearest practice to Cobb is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 13 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. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (21.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (23.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Cobb list clear aligners, the nearest 17.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cobb are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 21.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cobb to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cobb
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Orthodontist in Cobb: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cobb understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Dorset.
Cobb in context
By ONS classification, Cobb falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cobb falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Cobb has a smaller share of children than most areas — 6.1% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.2% of the 1,587 residents in Cobb's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Cobb has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Cobb are served by secondary schools including The Woodroffe School (0.8 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Cobb's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Cobb falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lyme Regis, Uplyme, Harcombe Bottom, Yawl, Catherston Leweston, and Charmouth.
Local orthodontic signals in Cobb
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cobb. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 18 miles away; and Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 20 miles away.
Cobb at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Lyme Regis, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cobb
Patients in Cobb 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cobb
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cobb — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cobb
Many people in Cobb delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cobb — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cobb. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cobb
This part of the page places Cobb, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Lyme Regis, Uplyme, Harcombe Bottom, Yawl, Catherston Leweston, and Charmouth may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cobb
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cobb often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cobb?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cobb is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (17.5 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (20.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cobb?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cobb, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cobb?
The nearest practice to Cobb that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 21.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (21.2 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (21.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cobb, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cobb, Dorset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.