Orthodontic practices near Great Elm
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Great Elm, 8 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 1.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 1.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 1.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 2.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 8.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 9.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 10.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 10.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Elm with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 1.8 miles east; the next are Trowbridge (8.8 miles north-east) and Bath (9.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 1.8 miles east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Bath | 15 | 9.9 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.7 miles west |
| Corsham | 1 | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 5 | 16.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Elm
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), 10.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 10.1 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 17.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Elm 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,362 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 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 | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakfield Academy — 1.2 miles Frome Community College — 2.1 miles Selwood Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,446 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 | Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 2 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 9 miles Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 50 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 Great Elm
The nearest practice to Great Elm is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Great Elm list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Great Elm are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Elm
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Orthodontist in Great Elm: Before booking anything in Great Elm, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Great Elm and the wider Somerset area.
The local picture in Great Elm
Great Elm is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Great Elm falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Great Elm, 7.1% of the 2,362 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Great Elm has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Great Elm are Oakfield Academy (1.2 miles) and Frome Community College (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Elm's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Great Elm is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Elm is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Great Elm
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Great Elm. The nearest we do hold are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 2 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 9 miles away; and Bath Spa Dentistry, about 10 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Egford, Hapsford, Buckland Dinham, Cottle's Oak, Lower Watley, and Watley Village.
Local snapshot of Great Elm
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Hapsford, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Elm
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Great Elm
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The Orthodontic Journey in Great Elm
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Great Elm
Provision in Great Elm varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Great Elm sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Great Elm's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Great Elm, 7.1% of the 2,362 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Elm is better served than 56% of towns in England. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Great Elm are served by secondary schools including Oakfield Academy (1.2 miles) and Frome Community College (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Elm's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Great Elm is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Elm is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Elm. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Elm
This section helps connect Great Elm, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Egford, Hapsford, Buckland Dinham, Cottle's Oak, Lower Watley, and Watley Village can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Great Elm
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Elm often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Elm?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Elm is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 1.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Elm?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Great Elm, 8 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Elm?
The nearest practice to Great Elm that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 2.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.8 miles) and Circus Dental (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Elm, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Great Elm, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.