Orthodontic practices near Hare
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hare; 8 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 6.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 7.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 7.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 7.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 7.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 10.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hare with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Henlade, 6.4 miles north-west; the next are Taunton (6.5 miles north-west) and Crewkerne (9.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Henlade | 1 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.0 miles west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.9 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hare
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 6.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hare 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,390 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 | 5.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 486th 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 secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 4.2 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 | Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 6 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 6 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 4 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 Hare
From Hare the nearest practice is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 6.4 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (25.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Hare list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hare are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 6.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hare to Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hare
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About Hare
Just around 1 km west, Dommett is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Local provider signals in Hare
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hare itself. The nearest we do hold are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 6 miles away; Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 6 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away.
Area profile for Hare
Hare's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hare falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Hare has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,390 residents in the neighbourhood around Hare, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hare; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Hare are Holyrood Academy (4.2 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Hare's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Hare close to the England median.
All Orthodontic Options in Hare Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hare 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hare
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hare — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hare
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hare 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hare
There's no orthodontist on record in Hare itself; the nearest dentist, One Smile Dental, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Hare sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.8% of Hare's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,390 residents in Hare's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Hare usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Hare attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (4.2 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Hare's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Hare is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hare. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hare
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hare, Somerset. Related nearby location pages such as Dommett, Street Ash, Curland, Buckland St Mary, Combe Saint Nicholas, and Northay can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hare
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hare often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hare?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hare is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 6.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Confident Orthodontics (6.5 miles) and Orthoworld (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hare?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hare, 8 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Henlade, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hare?
The nearest practice to Hare that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 6.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (6.5 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hare, Somerset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hare, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.