Orthodontic practices near Doulting
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Doulting; 7 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 8.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 8.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 8.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 14.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Doulting with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.6 miles west; the next are Frome (8.3 miles east) and Bath (14.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.6 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 8.3 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 14.3 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.9 miles south |
| Bristol | 4 | 18.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Doulting
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), 14.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 14.3 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 14.3 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 18.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Doulting 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,254 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 507th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitstone — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 545 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 7 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 8 miles Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 14 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 41 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 Doulting
From Doulting the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.6 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (15.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Doulting list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Doulting are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Doulting to Somerset Orthodontist 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Doulting
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Orthodontist in Doulting: Before booking anything in Doulting, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset.
What official data says about Doulting
Doulting is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Doulting's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,254 residents in the neighbourhood around Doulting, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Doulting; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Doulting are Whitstone (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Doulting's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Doulting close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Doulting is about 19 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Chelynch, Waterlip, Bodden, Chesterblade, Prestleigh, and Stoke St Michael may also help.
Local snapshot of Doulting
The nearest other location we cover is Chelynch, under 1 km to the north.
Local provider signals in Doulting
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Doulting. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 8 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 14 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Doulting Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Doulting has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Doulting
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Doulting
Starting orthodontic treatment in Doulting 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Doulting
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Doulting
Orthodontic practices in and around Doulting vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Doulting is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,254 residents in the neighbourhood around Doulting, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Doulting usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Doulting attend schools such as Whitstone (1.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Doulting's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Doulting is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Doulting is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 19 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 Doulting. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Doulting
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Doulting, Somerset within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Chelynch, Waterlip, Bodden, Chesterblade, Prestleigh, and Stoke St Michael.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Doulting
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Doulting often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Doulting?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Doulting is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (6.6 miles) and Priory Dental (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Doulting?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Doulting, 7 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Doulting?
The nearest practice to Doulting that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (6.6 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (8.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Doulting, 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 Doulting, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.