Orthodontic practices near Faulkland
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Faulkland, 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 4.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 6.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 6.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Faulkland with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 4.7 miles south-east; the next are Bath (6.4 miles north) and Trowbridge (7.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Bath | 15 | 6.4 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 7.9 miles east |
| Corsham | 1 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 4 | 13.0 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Faulkland
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 6.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Faulkland 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,215 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Somerset | 349th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Writhlington School — 2.2 miles Somerset Studio School — 2.2 miles Norton Hill Academy — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,046 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 | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 5 miles Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — 6 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 57 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 Faulkland
The nearest practice to Faulkland is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Faulkland list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Faulkland are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Faulkland
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Orthodontist in Faulkland: Before booking anything in Faulkland, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset.
Faulkland in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Stony Littleton, around 2 km to the north.
The local picture in Faulkland
By ONS classification, Faulkland falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Faulkland sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,215 residents in Faulkland's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Faulkland attend schools such as Writhlington School (2.2 miles) and Somerset Studio School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Faulkland's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Faulkland is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Faulkland is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hardington, Stony Littleton, Buckland Down, Upper Baggeridge, Wellow, and Buckland Dinham.
Local orthodontic signals in Faulkland
There is no orthodontist on our records in Faulkland itself. The nearest recorded are Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 5 miles away; Bath Spa Dentistry, about 6 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 8 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Faulkland
Many people in Faulkland delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Faulkland
Orthodontic practices in and around Faulkland vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Faulkland'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 Faulkland. Census data puts 14.8% of Faulkland's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,215 residents in the neighbourhood around Faulkland, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Faulkland are Writhlington School (2.2 miles) and Somerset Studio School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Faulkland's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Faulkland sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Faulkland is about 15 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Faulkland Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Faulkland offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Faulkland
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Faulkland — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Faulkland. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Faulkland
If Faulkland, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hardington, Stony Littleton, Buckland Down, Upper Baggeridge, Wellow, and Buckland Dinham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Faulkland
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Faulkland often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Faulkland?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Faulkland is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 4.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Grants House Dentistry (4.8 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Faulkland?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Faulkland, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Faulkland?
The nearest practice to Faulkland that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chelsea Road Dental (6.6 miles) and Circus Dental (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Faulkland, 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 Faulkland, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.