Orthodontic practices near Curry Mallet
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Curry Mallet, 9 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 5.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 6.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 6.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 6.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 9.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Curry Mallet with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Henlade, 5.0 miles west; the next are Taunton (5.0 miles west) and Bridgwater (8.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Henlade | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Taunton | 5 | 5.0 miles west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 8.0 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Curry Mallet
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), 5.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 20.0 miles north-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Curry Mallet 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 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,776 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 | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 79 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 370th 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 — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Monkton Wood Academy — 5.4 miles Bishop Fox's School — 5.9 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 | Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 5 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 5 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 8 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 16 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Ile Dental Centre — 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 Curry Mallet
From Curry Mallet the nearest practice is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (30 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Curry Mallet list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Curry Mallet are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Curry Mallet to Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Curry Mallet
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Orthodontist in Curry Mallet: Before booking anything in Curry Mallet, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Curry Mallet or another part of Somerset.
Area profile for Curry Mallet
Officially, Curry Mallet is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Curry Mallet's under-16 share sits at 18.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Curry Mallet, 7.5% of the 1,776 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Curry Mallet are served by secondary schools including Monkton Wood Academy (5.4 miles) and Bishop Fox's School (5.9 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Curry Mallet's Local Authority. Curry Mallet sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Curry Mallet is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Curry Mallet in numbers
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Beercrocombe, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Beercrocombe, Listock, Isle Abbotts, North Curry, Wrantage, and Kenny if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in Curry Mallet
There is no orthodontist on our records in Curry Mallet itself. The nearest recorded are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 5 miles away; Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 5 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Curry Mallet
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Curry Mallet can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Curry Mallet
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Curry Mallet — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Curry Mallet
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Curry Mallet helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Curry Mallet
- 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Curry Mallet
Curry Mallet has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Ile Dental Centre — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Curry Mallet is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Curry Mallet falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.8% of Curry Mallet's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Curry Mallet, 7.5% of the 1,776 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Curry Mallet attend schools such as Monkton Wood Academy (5.4 miles) and Bishop Fox's School (5.9 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Curry Mallet's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Curry Mallet close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Curry Mallet is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Curry Mallet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Curry Mallet
This section helps connect Curry Mallet, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Beercrocombe, Listock, Isle Abbotts, North Curry, Wrantage, and Kenny.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Curry Mallet
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Curry Mallet often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Curry Mallet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Curry Mallet is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 5.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Confident Orthodontics (5.0 miles) and Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Curry Mallet?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Curry Mallet, 9 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Curry Mallet?
The nearest practice to Curry Mallet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 5.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (5.0 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Curry Mallet, Somerset?
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 Curry Mallet, Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.