Orthodontic practices near Crockerton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crockerton; 5 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 9.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 15.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 15.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 15.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crockerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 5.8 miles north-west; the next are Trowbridge (9.9 miles north) and Bath (15.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 9.9 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 15.6 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 17.5 miles north |
| Salisbury | 8 | 18.7 miles south-east |
| Chippenham | 1 | 19.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crockerton
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), 16.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-west |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crockerton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,320 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 | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 293rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingdown School — 2.2 miles Matravers School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,347 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 6 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 10 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 16 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 38 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 Crockerton
From Crockerton the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 5.8 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (19.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Crockerton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crockerton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 5.9 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 Crockerton to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crockerton
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Orthodontist in Crockerton: This page was put together for people in Crockerton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Crockerton with the wider Wiltshire area.
Crockerton at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Fox Holes, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Crockerton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crockerton itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 6 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 16 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Fox Holes, Longbridge Deverill, Sutton End, Bell Hill, Henfords Marsh, and Hill Deverill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Crockerton in context
Crockerton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Crockerton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.2% of Crockerton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,320 residents in Crockerton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Crockerton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Crockerton are Kingdown School (2.2 miles) and Matravers School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crockerton's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Crockerton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crockerton is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crockerton
Many people in Crockerton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Crockerton
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Crockerton
Every case in Crockerton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crockerton
Patients in Crockerton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Crockerton — Local Context
Practices serving Crockerton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Crockerton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Crockerton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crockerton, 5.8% of the 1,320 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Crockerton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Crockerton are served by secondary schools including Kingdown School (2.2 miles) and Matravers School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crockerton's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Crockerton close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crockerton is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crockerton. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 6 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crockerton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crockerton
This part of the page places Crockerton, Wiltshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Fox Holes, Longbridge Deverill, Sutton End, Bell Hill, Henfords Marsh, and Hill Deverill may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crockerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crockerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crockerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crockerton is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crockerton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crockerton, 5 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crockerton?
The nearest practice to Crockerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles) and Circus Dental (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crockerton, Wiltshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crockerton, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.