Orthodontic practices near Compton Martin
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Compton Martin; 3 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 10.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 10.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 10.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 10.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Compton Martin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 7.1 miles south; the next are Bristol (10.1 miles north) and Weston-super-Mare (12.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.1 miles south |
| Bristol | 17 | 10.1 miles north |
| Weston-super-Mare | 3 | 12.1 miles west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 12.3 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Bath | 5 | 12.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Compton Martin
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), 12.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 10.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Compton Martin 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 508 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,147 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 3.7 miles Fairlands Middle School — 5.3 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 5.7 miles |
| 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 | Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — 7 miles Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 10 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Compton Martin
The nearest practice to Compton Martin is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 7.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Compton Martin list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Compton Martin are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Compton Martin to Rock House Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Compton Martin
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Orthodontic services in Compton Martin
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Compton Martin, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Bath and North East Somerset, not just Compton Martin. Compton Martin — a small village with a population of around 508 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compton Martin in context
Officially, Compton Martin is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Compton Martin sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,147 residents in Compton Martin's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Compton Martin; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Compton Martin attend schools such as Chew Valley School (3.7 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (5.3 miles). Compton Martin's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Compton Martin falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Compton Martin is about 11 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local snapshot of Compton Martin
With a population of roughly 508, Compton Martin is a small village within Bath and North East Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is The Wrangle, around 1 km to the south.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover The Wrangle, Ubley, West Harptree, Nempnett Thrubwell, Smitham Hill, and Wallace as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Compton Martin
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Compton Martin. The closest on record are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 10 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Compton Martin
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Compton Martin has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Compton Martin — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Compton Martin — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Compton Martin — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Compton Martin's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,147 residents in Compton Martin's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Compton Martin usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Compton Martin are served by secondary schools including Chew Valley School (3.7 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (5.3 miles). Compton Martin's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Compton Martin 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 Compton Martin is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Compton Martin itself. The closest on record are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 10 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Compton Martin
Many people in Compton Martin 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Compton Martin
Every case in Compton Martin follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Compton Martin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Compton Martin
These local links are here for anyone comparing Compton Martin, Bath and North East Somerset against nearby alternatives. You can keep exploring with related pages for The Wrangle, Ubley, West Harptree, Nempnett Thrubwell, Smitham Hill, and Wallace.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Compton Martin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Compton Martin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Compton Martin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Compton Martin is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 7.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (7.2 miles) and Priory Dental (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Compton Martin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Compton Martin, 3 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Compton Martin?
The nearest practice to Compton Martin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Priory Dental (7.2 miles) and The Bristol Dental Practice (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Compton Martin, Bath and North East Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Compton Martin, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.