Orthodontic practices near Combe Down
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Combe Down, 22 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Bath Spa Dentistry, 1.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 1.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 1.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 1.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 1.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combe Down with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 1.7 miles north-west; the next are Trowbridge (6.8 miles east) and Corsham (8.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 6.8 miles east |
| Corsham | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 8.8 miles south |
| Bristol | 2 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.6 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 Combe Down
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), 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 2.0 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 1.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Combe Down at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,951 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,100 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ralph Allen School — 0.7 miles Beechen Cliff School — 1.0 miles Saint Gregory's Catholic College — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,373 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — 2 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 7 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 57 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 Combe Down
The nearest practice to Combe Down is Bath Spa Dentistry, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Combe Down list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Combe Down are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Circus Dental in Bath, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Combe Down
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Orthodontic treatment options in Combe Down
Orthodontist in Combe Down: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Combe Down understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Midford, Perrymead, Beechen Cliff, Lyncombe Vale, Tucking Mill, and Bathwick are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local context for Combe Down
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Midford, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Combe Down
Combe Down is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,951 residents in Combe Down's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Combe Down has more choice than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Combe Down are served by secondary schools including Ralph Allen School (0.7 miles) and Beechen Cliff School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Combe Down's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Combe Down among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Combe Down is about 13 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice data for Combe Down
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Combe Down itself. The closest on record are Bath Spa Dentistry, about 2 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 7 miles away; and Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 8 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Combe Down
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Combe Down can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Combe Down
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The Orthodontic Journey in Combe Down
Starting orthodontic treatment in Combe Down can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Combe Down
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Combe Down. Combe Down's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,951 residents in the neighbourhood around Combe Down, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Combe Down has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Combe Down attend schools such as Ralph Allen School (0.7 miles) and Beechen Cliff School (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Combe Down's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Combe Down falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Combe Down is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Combe Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Combe Down
This part of the page places Combe Down, Bath and North East Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Midford, Perrymead, Beechen Cliff, Lyncombe Vale, Tucking Mill, and Bathwick.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Combe Down
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Combe Down often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combe Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combe Down is Bath Spa Dentistry, about 1.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (1.8 miles) and Bath Orthodontics (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combe Down?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Combe Down, 22 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combe Down?
The nearest practice to Combe Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Circus Dental in Bath, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Circus Orthodontics (1.9 miles) and Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Combe Down, Bath and North East Somerset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Combe Down, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.