Orthodontic practices near Filford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Filford; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 15.6 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 18.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 18.2 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 Filford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 7.9 miles north; the next are Yeovil (13.7 miles north-east) and Dorchester (15.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Dorchester | 2 | 15.6 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 18.0 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.8 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 20.9 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 Filford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 15.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Filford 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 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,743 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 17.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 2.4 miles Beaminster School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 756 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 8 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 14 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Crewkerne Dental Care — 8 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 Filford
From Filford the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.9 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (20.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 8 of the practices around Filford list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Filford are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 15.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Filford to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Filford
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Orthodontist in Filford: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Filford. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Dorset.
Local provider signals in Filford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Filford itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 14 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 16 miles away.
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About Filford
The nearest other location we cover is South Bowood, around 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Filford
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Filford sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Filford's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Filford, 6.5% of the 1,743 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Filford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Filford are served by secondary schools including The Sir John Colfox Academy (2.4 miles) and Beaminster School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Filford's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Filford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Filford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Filford has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Filford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Filford
Many people in Filford 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Filford
No orthodontic practice covers Filford directly, though Crewkerne Dental Care (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Filford is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Filford. Filford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.5% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,743 residents in the neighbourhood around Filford, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. Filford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Filford are served by secondary schools including The Sir John Colfox Academy (2.4 miles) and Beaminster School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Filford's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Filford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Filford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Filford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Filford, Dorset with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for South Bowood, Atrim, Moorbath, North Bowood, Salway Ash, and Silkhay.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Filford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Filford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Filford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Filford is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (13.7 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Filford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Filford, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Filford?
The nearest practice to Filford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 15.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (20.8 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (20.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Filford, Dorset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Filford, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.