Orthodontic practices near Cricket St Thomas
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Cricket St Thomas, 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 12.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 12.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 12.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cricket St Thomas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 4.3 miles east; the next are Yeovil (11.8 miles north-east) and Henlade (12.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 4.3 miles east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.8 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 16.5 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cricket St Thomas
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), 12.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 18.5 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cricket St Thomas 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 | 50 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,342 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 321st 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 secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 3.3 miles Wadham School — 4.7 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 4 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 12 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 13 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 3 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 Cricket St Thomas
The nearest practice to Cricket St Thomas is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (28.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Cricket St Thomas list clear aligners, the nearest 12 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cricket St Thomas are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 12.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cricket St Thomas
Somerset12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Cricket St Thomas
Orthodontist in Cricket St Thomas: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cricket St Thomas understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Somerset and the surrounding area. Cricket St Thomas — a small village with a population of around 50 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Cricket St Thomas
Cricket St Thomas — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Cricket St Thomas's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,342 residents in Cricket St Thomas's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Cricket St Thomas are Holyrood Academy (3.3 miles) and Wadham School (4.7 miles). Cricket St Thomas's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Cricket St Thomas is roughly mid-table for England.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Winsham, Ammerham, Chillington, Lydmarsh, Purtington, and Chaffcombe.
Useful local orthodontic context for Cricket St Thomas
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cricket St Thomas itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 12 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13 miles away.
A quick look at Cricket St Thomas
Cricket St Thomas has a population of around 50, making it a small village within Somerset. Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Chillington, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Cricket St Thomas Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cricket St Thomas 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cricket St Thomas
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cricket St Thomas — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cricket St Thomas
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cricket St Thomas can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cricket St Thomas
Cricket St Thomas has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — One Smile Dental — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Cricket St Thomas is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Cricket St Thomas's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,342 residents in the neighbourhood around Cricket St Thomas, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Cricket St Thomas attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (3.3 miles) and Wadham School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Cricket St Thomas's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Cricket St Thomas close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cricket St Thomas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cricket St Thomas
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset. Nearby pages covering Winsham, Ammerham, Chillington, Lydmarsh, Purtington, and Chaffcombe may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cricket St Thomas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cricket St Thomas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cricket St Thomas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cricket St Thomas is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (11.8 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (12.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cricket St Thomas?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Cricket St Thomas, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cricket St Thomas?
The nearest practice to Cricket St Thomas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 12.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (12.7 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (16.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.