Orthodontic practices near Crimchard
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crimchard; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 10.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 13.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crimchard with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 7.7 miles east; the next are Henlade (10.2 miles north-west) and Taunton (10.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.8 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crimchard
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), 10.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 17.2 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crimchard 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,492 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,854 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 627th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,282 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 8 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 10 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 10 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — under a mile |
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 Crimchard
From Crimchard the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.7 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (25.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Crimchard list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crimchard are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 10.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crimchard to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crimchard
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Orthodontist in Crimchard: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Crimchard keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Crimchard or another part of Somerset.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Chard, Furnham, Pudleigh, Chardleigh Green, Cuttiford's Door, and Jocelyn Park may also help.
Practice signals around Crimchard
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crimchard. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 10 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 10 miles away.
Facts about Crimchard
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Furnham, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Crimchard
Crimchard is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Crimchard's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,492 residents in Crimchard's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Crimchard has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Crimchard attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (0.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Crimchard's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Crimchard among England's less deprived areas.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crimchard
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crimchard helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Crimchard
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Crimchard — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crimchard
Patients in Crimchard have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crimchard
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crimchard. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crimchard
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Crimchard, Somerset within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Chard, Furnham, Pudleigh, Chardleigh Green, Cuttiford's Door, and Jocelyn Park can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crimchard
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crimchard often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crimchard?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crimchard is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (10.2 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crimchard?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crimchard, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crimchard?
The nearest practice to Crimchard that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 10.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (10.3 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crimchard, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crimchard, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.