Orthodontic practices near Evershot
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Evershot; 4 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, 7.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 8.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 11.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 11.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 17.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Evershot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 7.3 miles north; the next are Crewkerne (8.6 miles west) and Dorchester (11.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.3 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 23.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 23.3 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 Evershot
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 11.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Evershot at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,869 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beaminster School — 6.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 7 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 9 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 9 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 Evershot
The nearest practice to Evershot is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, 7.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (23.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (27.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Evershot list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Evershot are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 11.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Evershot to Smile Dental Laboratory is roughly 15 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Evershot
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Orthodontist in Evershot: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Evershot. It is relevant to searches focused on both Evershot and the wider Dorset area.
Local provider signals in Evershot
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Evershot itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 7 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 9 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 11 miles away.
Facts about Evershot
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Melbury Sampford, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Melbury Sampford, Rampisham, Lewcombe, Higher Wraxall, Melbury Osmond, and Chelborough are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Evershot
Evershot — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Evershot has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,869 residents in the neighbourhood around Evershot, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Evershot; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Evershot are served by secondary schools including Beaminster School (6.0 miles). Evershot's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Evershot sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Evershot
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Evershot can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Evershot
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Evershot
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Evershot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Evershot
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Frequently Asked Questions in Evershot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Evershot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Evershot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Evershot is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 7.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Yeovil Hospital (7.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Evershot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Evershot, 4 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Evershot?
The nearest practice to Evershot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (23.3 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (23.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Evershot, Dorset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Evershot, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.