Orthodontic practices near Cucklington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cucklington; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 12.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 12.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 12.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 14.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 14.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 16.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cucklington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 12.3 miles north; the next are Yeovil (14.3 miles south-west) and Mendip (16.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 12.3 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 16.9 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 19.9 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 22.4 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 23.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cucklington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 12.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cucklington 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,472 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 798th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 3.3 miles Gillingham School — 3.6 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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 12 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 14 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Cucklington
The nearest practice to Cucklington is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.3 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Cucklington list clear aligners, the nearest 12.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cucklington are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cucklington to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 25 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cucklington
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Cucklington in context
Cucklington — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cucklington, 7.5% of the 2,472 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cucklington; the nearest is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Cucklington are served by secondary schools including King Arthur's School (3.3 miles) and Gillingham School (3.6 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Cucklington's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Cucklington close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cucklington is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
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Facts about Cucklington
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What we know about practices near Cucklington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cucklington. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 17 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cucklington
Orthodontic treatment in Cucklington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cucklington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cucklington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cucklington has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cucklington — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Cucklington itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, Cucklington is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cucklington. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cucklington, 7.5% of the 2,472 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cucklington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Cucklington are served by secondary schools including King Arthur's School (3.3 miles) and Gillingham School (3.6 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Cucklington's Local Authority. Cucklington sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cucklington is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cucklington itself. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 17 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cucklington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cucklington
This part of the page places Cucklington, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Quarr, Stoke Trister, Bourton, Leigh Common, Buckhorn Weston, and Penselwood may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cucklington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cucklington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cucklington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cucklington is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (12.4 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cucklington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cucklington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cucklington?
The nearest practice to Cucklington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 12.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (16.9 miles) and Priory Dental (16.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cucklington, 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 Cucklington, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.