Orthodontic practices near Durston
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Durston, 10 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 3.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 4.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 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 Durston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taunton, 3.4 miles south-west; the next are Henlade (3.5 miles south-west) and Bridgwater (3.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 5 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 3.6 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Durston
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), 3.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Durston 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 236th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Monkton Wood Academy — 2.5 miles Pyrland School — 4.0 miles Bishop Fox's School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,267 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 | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 3 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 4 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 18 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 Durston
Durston is 3.4 miles from Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Durston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Durston are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Durston
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Area profile for Durston
By ONS classification, Durston falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Durston. Census data puts 15.8% of Durston's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,902 residents in Durston's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Durston has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Durston are Monkton Wood Academy (2.5 miles) and Pyrland School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durston's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Durston is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Durston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at Durston
Hedging is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Durston.
Local treatment availability around Durston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Durston itself. The nearest recorded are Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 3 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 4 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 4 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Hedging, Primmore Corner, Rydon, Tuckerton, Adsborough, and Creech Heathfield if you are weighing up more than one location.
All Orthodontic Options in Durston Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Durston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Durston — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Durston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Durston 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 Durston
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Durston — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Durston — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.8% of Durston's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Durston, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Durston has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Durston are Monkton Wood Academy (2.5 miles) and Pyrland School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Durston's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Durston sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Durston is about 32 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Durston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Durston
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Durston, Somerset within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Hedging, Primmore Corner, Rydon, Tuckerton, Adsborough, and Creech Heathfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Durston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Durston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Durston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Durston is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 3.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (3.5 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Durston?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Durston, 10 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Durston?
The nearest practice to Durston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 3.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (3.5 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Durston, Somerset?
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 Durston, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.