Orthodontic practices near High Ham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of High Ham; 4 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 8.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 8.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 8.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 8.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 8.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to High Ham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgwater, 8.0 miles west; the next are Mendip (11.4 miles north-east) and Taunton (11.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 4 | 8.0 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 11.6 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 13.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of High Ham
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), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.9 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
High Ham 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 | 398 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,697 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% 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 | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 653rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huish Episcopi Academy — 2.9 miles Crispin School Academy — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,192 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 | Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 11 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 3 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 High Ham
From High Ham the nearest practice is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (27.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around High Ham list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around High Ham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from High Ham to Quantock View Dental Centre is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In High Ham
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Orthodontist in High Ham: If your search for orthodontic treatment in High Ham keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in High Ham itself or elsewhere in Somerset. High Ham — a small village with a population of around 398 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for High Ham
Around 398 people live in High Ham, which is a small village within Somerset. Stout is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of High Ham.
High Ham in context
ONS classifies High Ham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, High Ham falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, High Ham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,697 residents in High Ham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. High Ham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near High Ham attend schools such as Huish Episcopi Academy (2.9 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. High Ham's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts High Ham close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Ham is about 28 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local treatment availability around High Ham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in High Ham itself. The nearest we do hold are Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 11 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 12 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Stout, Low Ham, Wearne, Huish Episcopi, Langport, and Langport Eastover.
All Orthodontic Options in High Ham Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in High Ham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in High Ham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in High Ham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for High Ham
Starting orthodontic treatment in High Ham 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in High Ham
There's no orthodontist on record in High Ham itself; the nearest dentist, The Bow Dental Centre, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies High Ham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. High Ham sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.9% of High Ham's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around High Ham, 7.4% of the 1,697 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. High Ham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near High Ham attend schools such as Huish Episcopi Academy (2.9 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across High Ham's Local Authority. High Ham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to High Ham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around High Ham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around High Ham
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in High Ham, Somerset. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Stout, Low Ham, Wearne, Huish Episcopi, Langport, and Langport Eastover.
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Frequently Asked Questions in High Ham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Ham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Ham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Ham is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 8.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Taunton Road Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Cornhill Dental Practice (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near High Ham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of High Ham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bridgwater, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Ham?
The nearest practice to High Ham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 8.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include East Quay Medical Centre (8.7 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Ham, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in High Ham, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.