Orthodontic practices near Combe Throop
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Combe Throop; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 11.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 15.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 15.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 15.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 15.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 17.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Combe Throop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 11.1 miles south-west; the next are Frome (15.5 miles north) and Mendip (17.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 15.5 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 17.3 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 19.2 miles south-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 20.6 miles south |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 23.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Combe Throop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 15.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 15.5 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Combe Throop 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,969 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 154 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 777th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 3.3 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 — 11 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Throop
The nearest practice to Combe Throop is Yeovil Hospital, 11.1 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (23.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (25.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Combe Throop list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 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 Throop are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 15.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Combe Throop to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Combe Throop
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Practice data for Combe Throop
There is no orthodontist on our records in Combe Throop itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 11 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 17 miles away.
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Area profile for Combe Throop
Officially, Combe Throop is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Combe Throop falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Combe Throop's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,969 residents in the neighbourhood around Combe Throop, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Combe Throop has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Combe Throop attend schools such as King Arthur's School (3.3 miles). Combe Throop's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Combe Throop sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Combe Throop is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Combe Throop in numbers
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Combe Throop
The orthodontic landscape in Combe Throop offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Combe Throop
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Combe Throop — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Combe Throop
Many people in Combe Throop 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Combe Throop — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
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Areas We Cover Around Combe Throop
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Frequently Asked Questions in Combe Throop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Combe Throop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Combe Throop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Combe Throop is Yeovil Hospital, about 11.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (11.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Combe Throop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Combe Throop, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Combe Throop?
The nearest practice to Combe Throop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 15.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (17.3 miles) and Priory Dental (17.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Combe Throop, 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 Throop, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.