Orthodontic practices near Compton Dundon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Compton Dundon; 3 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Priory Dental in Mendip, 8.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory DentalMendip | 8.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 11.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 12.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Compton Dundon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 8.7 miles north-east; the next are Yeovil (10.5 miles south) and Bridgwater (11.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.5 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.8 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.5 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.5 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Compton Dundon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 15.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 15.5 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Compton Dundon 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 |
| Population | 354 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 702nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crispin School Academy — 2.8 miles St Dunstan's School — 4.4 miles Huish Episcopi Academy — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 978 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Priory Dental, Mendip — 9 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 10 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 6 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 Compton Dundon
From Compton Dundon the nearest practice is Priory Dental in Mendip, 8.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Compton Dundon list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Compton Dundon are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Compton Dundon to Priory Dental is roughly 20 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Compton Dundon
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Orthodontist in Compton Dundon: People weighing up braces or aligners in Compton Dundon can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Compton Dundon itself or elsewhere in Somerset. Compton Dundon — a small village with a population of around 354 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Compton Dundon
With a population of roughly 354, Compton Dundon is a small village within Somerset. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Dundon, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Dundon, Marshall's Elm, Middle Leigh, Overleigh, Street, and Butleigh Wootton.
Compton Dundon in context
Officially, Compton Dundon is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Compton Dundon sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Compton Dundon's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,090 residents in Compton Dundon's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Compton Dundon; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Compton Dundon are served by secondary schools including Crispin School Academy (2.8 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Compton Dundon's Local Authority. Compton Dundon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Compton Dundon is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Useful local orthodontic context for Compton Dundon
There is no orthodontist on our records in Compton Dundon itself. The nearest recorded are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 10 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Compton Dundon
Many people in Compton Dundon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Compton Dundon
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Compton Dundon
There's no orthodontist on record in Compton Dundon itself; the nearest dentist, The Bow Dental Centre, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Compton Dundon is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,090 residents in the neighbourhood around Compton Dundon, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Compton Dundon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Compton Dundon attend schools such as Crispin School Academy (2.8 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Compton Dundon's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Compton Dundon sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Compton Dundon is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Compton Dundon
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Compton Dundon has the full spectrum of options. 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 Compton Dundon — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Compton Dundon directly, though The Bow Dental Centre (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Compton Dundon as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Compton Dundon. Compton Dundon's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Compton Dundon, 6.8% of the 2,090 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Compton Dundon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Compton Dundon are served by secondary schools including Crispin School Academy (2.8 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Compton Dundon's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Compton Dundon close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Compton Dundon is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Compton Dundon itself. The nearest we do hold are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 10 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 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 Compton Dundon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Compton Dundon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Compton Dundon, Somerset alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Dundon, Marshall's Elm, Middle Leigh, Overleigh, Street, and Butleigh Wootton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Compton Dundon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Compton Dundon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Compton Dundon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Compton Dundon is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 8.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (8.8 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Compton Dundon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Compton Dundon, 3 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Compton Dundon?
The nearest practice to Compton Dundon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 8.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (8.8 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Compton Dundon, 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 Compton Dundon, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.