Orthodontic practices near Durnfield
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Durnfield, 4 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 3.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 3.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 4.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 4.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 14.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 15.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 15.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 15.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 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 Durnfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 3.9 miles south-east; the next are Crewkerne (7.3 miles south-west) and Bridgwater (14.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.3 miles west |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.3 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 15.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Durnfield
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), 15.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 15.3 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 16.0 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durnfield 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 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,198 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stanchester Academy — 1.8 miles Preston School Academy — 3.6 miles Westfield Academy — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 829 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 | Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 4 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 7 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 15 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 17 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 Durnfield
Durnfield is 3.9 miles from Yeovil Dental Access Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Durnfield list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Durnfield are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 14.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Durnfield
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Orthodontist in Durnfield: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Durnfield understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Durnfield itself or elsewhere in Somerset.
Local provider signals in Durnfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Durnfield. The closest on record are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 4 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 15 miles away.
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The local picture in Durnfield
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Durnfield sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.1% of Durnfield's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,198 residents in Durnfield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Durnfield has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Durnfield attend schools such as Stanchester Academy (1.8 miles) and Preston School Academy (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durnfield's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Durnfield sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Durnfield is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Where Durnfield sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Tintinhull, around 1 km to the south-east.
All Orthodontic Options in Durnfield Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Durnfield has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Durnfield
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The Orthodontic Journey in Durnfield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Durnfield can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Durnfield
Practices serving Durnfield differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Durnfield 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 17.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Durnfield, 8.3% of the 1,198 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Durnfield has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Durnfield attend schools such as Stanchester Academy (1.8 miles) and Preston School Academy (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durnfield's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Durnfield sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Durnfield is about 34 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 Durnfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Durnfield
This part of the page places Durnfield, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Tintinhull, Montacute, Witcombe, Chilthorne Domer, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, and Little Norton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durnfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durnfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durnfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durnfield is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 3.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (4.3 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (4.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durnfield?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Durnfield, 4 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durnfield?
The nearest practice to Durnfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 14.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (15.3 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durnfield, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Durnfield, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.