Orthodontic practices near Coultings
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Coultings; 4 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 5.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 6.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 10.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 10.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coultings with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgwater, 5.3 miles south-east; the next are Taunton (10.5 miles south) and Henlade (10.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 4 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 10.5 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 14.0 miles south |
| Barry | 3 | 17.4 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 Coultings
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 18.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-west |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 10.8 miles south |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 18.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coultings 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,242 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 400th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brymore Academy — 1.9 miles Chilton Trinity School — 5.0 miles Haygrove School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 327 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 | East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 5 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 10 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Parade Dental Practice — 5 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 Coultings
The nearest practice to Coultings is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, 5.3 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Coultings list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Coultings are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Coultings to East Quay Medical Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coultings
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Coultings, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Coultings or another part of Somerset.
Local orthodontic signals in Coultings
There is no orthodontist on our records in Coultings itself. The closest on record are East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 5 miles away; Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 10 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 11 miles away.
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What official data says about Coultings
Officially, Coultings is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Coultings falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Coultings's under-16 share, 13%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,242 residents in the neighbourhood around Coultings, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Coultings has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Coultings are Brymore Academy (1.9 miles) and Chilton Trinity School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Coultings's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Coultings is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coultings is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 24 miles away.
A quick look at Coultings
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Coultings
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Coultings
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Coultings
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Areas We Cover Around Coultings
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Frequently Asked Questions in Coultings
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coultings often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coultings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coultings is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Cornhill Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Taunton Road Dental Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coultings?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Coultings, 4 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bridgwater, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coultings?
The nearest practice to Coultings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Quantock View Dental Centre (6.7 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coultings, 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 Coultings, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.