Orthodontic practices near Edingworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Edingworth; 4 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 5.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 5.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 10.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Edingworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.2 miles north; the next are Bridgwater (10.6 miles south) and Mendip (12.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 5.2 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.6 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 16.4 miles north-west |
| Cardiff | 3 | 17.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Edingworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff (5.0 from 76 reviews), 17.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Edingworth 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 600 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,326 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 388th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Broadoak Academy — 4.1 miles Winterstoke Hundred Academy — 4.3 miles Hans Price Academy — 4.5 miles |
| 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 | Weston Orthodontic Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 5 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 11 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 13 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 48 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 Edingworth
From Edingworth the nearest practice is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (18.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Edingworth 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 Edingworth are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.2 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 Edingworth to Weston Orthodontic Centre 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 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Edingworth
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Orthodontist in Edingworth: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Edingworth? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Edingworth itself or elsewhere in Somerset. Edingworth — a small village with a population of around 600 — is covered on this page specifically.
Edingworth in context
Edingworth is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.8% of Edingworth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,326 residents in the neighbourhood around Edingworth, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Edingworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 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 Edingworth are Broadoak Academy (4.1 miles) and Winterstoke Hundred Academy (4.3 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Edingworth's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Edingworth close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Edingworth is about 19 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local context for Edingworth
With a population of roughly 600, Edingworth is a small village within Somerset. Rooks Bridge is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Edingworth.
What we know about practices near Edingworth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Edingworth. The closest on record are Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 11 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 13 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Rooks Bridge, Eastertown, Shiplate, East Brent, Loxton, and Lympsham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The Orthodontic Journey in Edingworth
Orthodontic treatment in Edingworth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Edingworth
Treatment in Edingworth runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Edingworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Edingworth has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Edingworth — Local Context
Provision in Edingworth varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Edingworth's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Edingworth. 15.8% of Edingworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,326 residents in the neighbourhood around Edingworth, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Edingworth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Edingworth are served by secondary schools including Broadoak Academy (4.1 miles) and Winterstoke Hundred Academy (4.3 miles). Edingworth's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Edingworth close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Edingworth is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Edingworth. The closest on record are Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 11 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 13 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Edingworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Edingworth
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Edingworth, Somerset alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Rooks Bridge, Eastertown, Shiplate, East Brent, Loxton, and Lympsham may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Edingworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Edingworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Edingworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Edingworth is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (5.2 miles) and Twenty 2 Dental (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Edingworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Edingworth, 4 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Edingworth?
The nearest practice to Edingworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include East Quay Medical Centre (10.6 miles) and Priory Dental (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Edingworth, 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 Edingworth, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.