Orthodontic practices near Dundon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Dundon; 3 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 11.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dundon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 8.9 miles north-east; the next are Yeovil (10.7 miles south) and Bridgwater (11.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.7 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.3 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.4 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.1 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dundon
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), 15.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 15.1 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dundon 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 |
| Population | 351 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% 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 | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 714th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crispin School Academy — 2.8 miles St Dunstan's School — 4.5 miles Huish Episcopi Academy — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 978 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 — 9 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 11 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow 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 Dundon
From Dundon the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.9 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (15.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Dundon list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Dundon are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Dundon to Somerset Orthodontist is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dundon
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Orthodontist in Dundon: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Dundon often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset. Dundon — a small village with a population of around 351 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Compton Dundon, Marshall's Elm, Middle Leigh, Overleigh, Street, and Behind Berry if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Dundon
Around 351 people live in Dundon, which is a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Compton Dundon, under 1 km to the east.
Useful local orthodontic context for Dundon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dundon. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 11 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 11 miles away.
Area profile for Dundon
Dundon is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dundon. Dundon's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,090 residents in the neighbourhood around Dundon, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dundon; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Dundon are Crispin School Academy (2.8 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Dundon's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Dundon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dundon is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Dundon
Many people in Dundon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dundon
No orthodontic practice covers Dundon directly, though The Bow Dental Centre (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Dundon sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Dundon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,090 residents in the neighbourhood around Dundon, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Dundon; the nearest is about 9 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Dundon attend schools such as Crispin School Academy (2.8 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Dundon's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Dundon is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dundon is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Dundon
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dundon
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dundon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dundon
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Dundon, Somerset. Other local pages worth browsing include Compton Dundon, Marshall's Elm, Middle Leigh, Overleigh, Street, and Behind Berry.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dundon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dundon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dundon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dundon is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Priory Dental (8.9 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dundon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Dundon, 3 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dundon?
The nearest practice to Dundon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (8.9 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dundon, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dundon, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.