Orthodontic practices near Double Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Double Hill; 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 5.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 5.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Double Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 5.2 miles north; the next are Frome (6.6 miles south-east) and Trowbridge (8.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 5.2 miles north |
| Frome | 4 | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Bristol | 5 | 11.3 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 12.1 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 12.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Double Hill
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), 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 5.7 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Double Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,160 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Writhlington School — 1.8 miles Somerset Studio School — 1.8 miles Saint Gregory's Catholic College — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,046 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 5 miles Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 7 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 9 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 | 20 within 10 miles, 57 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 Double Hill
From Double Hill the nearest practice is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, 5.2 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Double Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Double Hill are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Double Hill to Aquae Sulis Dental 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Double Hill
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Double Hill
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Double Hill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Double Hill with the wider Bath and North East Somerset area.
Practice signals around Double Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Double Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 5 miles away; Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 7 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 9 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Double Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Shoscombe, under 1 km to the north.
What official data says about Double Hill
Double Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Double Hill. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,160 residents in Double Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Double Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Double Hill attend schools such as Writhlington School (1.8 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Double Hill's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Double Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Double Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Double Hill Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Double Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Double Hill
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Double Hill
Many people in Double Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Double Hill
What's available in Double Hill depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Double Hill — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.3% of Double Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Double Hill, 6.6% of the 1,160 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Double Hill; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Double Hill are served by secondary schools including Writhlington School (1.8 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Double Hill's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Double Hill sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Double Hill is about 13 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Double Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Double Hill
This section helps connect Double Hill, Bath and North East Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Shoscombe, White Ox Mead, Ashgrove, Peasedown Saint John, Stony Littleton, and Dunkerton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Double Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Double Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Double Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Double Hill is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Implant Clinic (5.2 miles) and Chelsea Road Dental (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Double Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Double Hill, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Double Hill?
The nearest practice to Double Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 5.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Circus Dental (5.6 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Double Hill, Bath and North East Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Double Hill, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.