Orthodontic practices near Ellicombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ellicombe; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 16.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 16.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 16.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 17.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 17.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 18.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 18.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 18.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 18.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ellicombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barry, 16.0 miles north-east; the next are Langford Budville (17.5 miles south-east) and Cowbridge (18.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 3 | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 18.7 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 19.8 miles east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 19.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ellicombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 18.7 miles north |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ellicombe 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,989 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 836th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | West Somerset College — 0.7 miles Minehead Middle School — 1.2 miles Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,315 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 | Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 16 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 18 miles Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 2 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 Ellicombe
Ellicombe is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 16 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Waterfront Dental Surgery (16.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Ellicombe list clear aligners, the nearest 16 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ellicombe are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 16 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ellicombe to Holton Dental Centre is roughly 35 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 420 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ellicombe
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What official data says about Ellicombe
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Ellicombe sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 10.8% of Ellicombe's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 1,989 residents in Ellicombe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Ellicombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 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 Ellicombe are West Somerset College (0.7 miles) and Minehead Middle School (1.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Ellicombe's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ellicombe falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ellicombe is about 25 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Ellicombe in numbers
Marsh Street is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Ellicombe.
What local practice data suggests in Ellicombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ellicombe itself. The nearest we do hold are Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 16 miles away; Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 18 miles away; and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 19 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Dunster, Marsh Street, Alcombe, Minehead, Carhampton, and Periton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ellicombe
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ellicombe can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ellicombe
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ellicombe — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ellicombe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ellicombe helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ellicombe
Treatment in Ellicombe runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ellicombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ellicombe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ellicombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ellicombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ellicombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ellicombe is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 16.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Waterfront Dental Surgery (16.7 miles) and Advance Dental Care (17.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ellicombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ellicombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barry, 16.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ellicombe?
The nearest practice to Ellicombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 16.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Advance Dental Care (17.1 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (17.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ellicombe, 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 Ellicombe, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.