Orthodontic practices near Hamfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hamfield; 7 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 9.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 9.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hamfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 7.6 miles south-east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (8.5 miles north-west) and Bridgwater (13.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 13.8 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 17 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 15.1 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hamfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 14.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hamfield 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,603 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,331 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 618th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kings of Wessex Academy — 0.4 miles Fairlands Middle School — 0.5 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,448 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 8 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 8 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 14 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 49 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 Hamfield
From Hamfield the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.6 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 are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (14.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hamfield list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 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 Hamfield are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.6 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 Hamfield to Somerset Orthodontist 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 19.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hamfield
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Orthodontist in Hamfield: People weighing up braces or aligners in Hamfield can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just Hamfield.
Area profile for Hamfield
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hamfield sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.6% of Hamfield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hamfield, 5.6% of the 1,603 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hamfield has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Hamfield are The Kings of Wessex Academy (0.4 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (0.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hamfield's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Hamfield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hamfield is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
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Local snapshot of Hamfield
The nearest other location we cover is Barrows, under 1 km to the north.
Useful local orthodontic context for Hamfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hamfield itself. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hamfield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hamfield has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Hamfield — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Hamfield. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hamfield sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.6% of Hamfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,603 residents in Hamfield's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Hamfield usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Hamfield are The Kings of Wessex Academy (0.4 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (0.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hamfield's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hamfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hamfield is about 15 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hamfield itself. The nearest recorded are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 14 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hamfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hamfield helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Hamfield
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Hamfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hamfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hamfield
This section helps connect Hamfield, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Barrows, Cheddar, Hillfield, Lippiatt, Bradley Cross, and Tynings Farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hamfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hamfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hamfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hamfield is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (7.6 miles) and Priory Dental (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hamfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hamfield, 7 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hamfield?
The nearest practice to Hamfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (7.6 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hamfield, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hamfield, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.