Orthodontic practices near Dodd Fell
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Dodd Fell, 5 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 3.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 10.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 10.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 10.9 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 Dodd Fell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 3.9 miles south-west; the next are Trowbridge (5.2 miles north) and Bath (10.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 10.7 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 12.8 miles north |
| Chippenham | 6 | 15.0 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 18.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dodd Fell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 15.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 15.3 miles north |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dodd Fell 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,279 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 112 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Wiltshire | 178th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Matravers School — 1.8 miles Selwood Academy — 3.4 miles Frome Community College — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 958 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 — 4 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 5 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 33 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 Dodd Fell
The nearest practice to Dodd Fell is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 3.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Dodd Fell list clear aligners, the nearest 4 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 Dodd Fell 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, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dodd Fell
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Orthodontist in Dodd Fell: People weighing up braces or aligners in Dodd Fell can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Wiltshire.
Practice signals around Dodd Fell
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dodd Fell itself. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 4 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 5 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 11 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Stormore, Dilton Marsh, Short Street, Penleigh, Thoulstone, and Brokerswood can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
A quick look at Dodd Fell
Just under 1 km north, Stormore is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Dodd Fell in context
Officially, Dodd Fell is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dodd Fell falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Dodd Fell's under-16 share, 12%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,279 residents in Dodd Fell's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Dodd Fell has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Dodd Fell are Matravers School (1.8 miles) and Selwood Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dodd Fell's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Dodd Fell falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dodd Fell is about 21 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dodd Fell
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dodd Fell 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Dodd Fell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Dodd Fell Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Dodd Fell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dodd Fell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dodd Fell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dodd Fell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dodd Fell
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Dodd Fell, Wiltshire alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Stormore, Dilton Marsh, Short Street, Penleigh, Thoulstone, and Brokerswood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dodd Fell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dodd Fell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dodd Fell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dodd Fell is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 3.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (4.0 miles) and Welshmill Dental Practice (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dodd Fell?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Dodd Fell, 5 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dodd Fell?
The nearest practice to Dodd Fell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 4.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.2 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dodd Fell, Wiltshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dodd Fell, Wiltshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.