Orthodontic practices near Gurney Slade
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gurney Slade; 7 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 5.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 5.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 9.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 9.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 10.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 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 Gurney Slade with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 5.2 miles south-west; the next are Frome (9.6 miles east) and Bath (11.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 9.6 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 8 | 14.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gurney Slade
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), 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 15.2 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gurney Slade 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,426 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 388th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitstone — 3.5 miles Somervale Secondary School — 3.8 miles Norton Hill Academy — 3.8 miles |
| 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 | Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — 5 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 10 miles Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 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 Gurney Slade
The nearest practice to Gurney Slade is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 5.2 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (14.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (15.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Gurney Slade list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Gurney Slade are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gurney Slade to Rock House Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gurney Slade
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Orthodontist in Gurney Slade: This page was put together for people in Gurney Slade who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Gurney Slade with the wider Somerset area.
The local picture in Gurney Slade
By ONS classification, Gurney Slade falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Gurney Slade. Gurney Slade's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,426 residents in the neighbourhood around Gurney Slade, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gurney Slade; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Gurney Slade are Whitstone (3.5 miles) and Somervale Secondary School (3.8 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Gurney Slade's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Gurney Slade is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gurney Slade is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Gurney Slade
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gurney Slade. The nearest we do hold are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 5 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 10 miles away; and Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 12 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gurney Slade
Many people in Gurney Slade delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gurney Slade
What's available in Gurney Slade depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Gurney Slade is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Gurney Slade. Gurney Slade's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,426 residents in Gurney Slade's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Gurney Slade usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Gurney Slade are served by secondary schools including Whitstone (3.5 miles) and Somervale Secondary School (3.8 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Gurney Slade's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Gurney Slade is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Gurney Slade is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Gurney Slade Explained
Patients in Gurney Slade have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Gurney Slade — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Gurney Slade vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Gurney Slade sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 2,426 residents in Gurney Slade's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Gurney Slade usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Gurney Slade attend schools such as Whitstone (3.5 miles) and Somervale Secondary School (3.8 miles). Gurney Slade's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Gurney Slade is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Gurney Slade is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Gurney Slade itself. The nearest we do hold are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 5 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 10 miles away; and Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gurney Slade. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gurney Slade
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gurney Slade often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gurney Slade?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gurney Slade is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 5.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (5.3 miles) and Priory Dental (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gurney Slade?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gurney Slade, 7 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gurney Slade?
The nearest practice to Gurney Slade that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (5.3 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gurney Slade, 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 Gurney Slade, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.