Orthodontic practices near Haselbury Plucknett
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Haselbury Plucknett, 4 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 1.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 1.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 16.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 16.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 17.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 17.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Haselbury Plucknett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 1.9 miles west; the next are Yeovil (5.9 miles north-east) and Henlade (16.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 1.9 miles west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 18.1 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.3 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 Haselbury Plucknett
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), 16.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 18.2 miles south-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 19.8 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Haselbury Plucknett 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 |
| Population | 744 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,301 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 112th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 1.6 miles Stanchester Academy — 4.5 miles Beaminster School — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 763 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 2 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 6 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 15 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 Haselbury Plucknett
Haselbury Plucknett is 1.9 miles from Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (16.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 8 of the practices around Haselbury Plucknett list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Haselbury Plucknett are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 16.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Haselbury Plucknett
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Orthodontist in Haselbury Plucknett: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Haselbury Plucknett often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset. Haselbury Plucknett — a small village with a population of around 744 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Haselbury Plucknett
There is no orthodontist on our records in Haselbury Plucknett itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 2 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 6 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 16 miles away.
Area profile for Haselbury Plucknett
Haselbury Plucknett is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,301 residents in the neighbourhood around Haselbury Plucknett, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Haselbury Plucknett attend schools such as Wadham School (1.6 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Haselbury Plucknett's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Haselbury Plucknett sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Haselbury Plucknett is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as North Perrott, Puddle Town, Middle Chinnock, South Perrott, Furringdons Cross, and Sockety.
Haselbury Plucknett in numbers
Around 744 people live in Haselbury Plucknett, which is a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Puddle Town, under 1 km to the west.
The Orthodontic Journey in Haselbury Plucknett
Starting orthodontic treatment in Haselbury Plucknett can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Haselbury Plucknett
Every case in Haselbury Plucknett follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Haselbury Plucknett
The orthodontic landscape in Haselbury Plucknett offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Haselbury Plucknett
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Haselbury Plucknett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Haselbury Plucknett
These links help widen your research beyond Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including North Perrott, Puddle Town, Middle Chinnock, South Perrott, Furringdons Cross, and Sockety.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Haselbury Plucknett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Haselbury Plucknett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haselbury Plucknett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haselbury Plucknett is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 1.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (5.9 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Haselbury Plucknett?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Haselbury Plucknett, 4 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haselbury Plucknett?
The nearest practice to Haselbury Plucknett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 16.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (16.3 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (18.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.