Orthodontic practices near Higher Coombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Higher Coombe; 16 practices within 20. The closest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 16.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 16.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 16.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 16.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 16.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (210 reviews) |
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (165 reviews) |
| Inspire Orthodontic CentreSalisbury | 17.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 17.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Higher Coombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Salisbury, 16.2 miles east; the next are Frome (17.0 miles north-west) and Broadstone (18.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 8 | 16.2 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 17.0 miles north-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Ringwood | 1 | 19.2 miles south-east |
| Poole | 7 | 19.4 miles south-east |
| Canford Heath | 1 | 20.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Higher Coombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 16.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| The Straight Tooth CompanyRingwood | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 16.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Higher Coombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,007 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 561st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 1.4 miles Gillingham School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 782 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 16 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 17 miles Poole Orthodontics UK, Broadstone — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 16 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Higher Coombe
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Higher Coombe; the nearest is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, 16.2 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 16 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (16.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (16.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Higher Coombe list clear aligners, the nearest 16.2 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 Higher Coombe are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, 16.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Higher Coombe to Fisherton Dental Care is roughly 35 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 420 to 840 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £190 to £380 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 420 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Higher Coombe
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Orthodontist in Higher Coombe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Higher Coombe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Higher Coombe or another part of Wiltshire.
Higher Coombe in context
Higher Coombe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.8% of Higher Coombe's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Higher Coombe, 9.1% of the 2,007 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Higher Coombe; the nearest is about 16 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Higher Coombe are Shaftesbury School (1.4 miles) and Gillingham School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Higher Coombe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Higher Coombe is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Higher Coombe is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Higher Coombe
Just under 1 km east, Middle Coombe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Higher Coombe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Higher Coombe itself. The closest on record are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 16 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 17 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 19 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Middle Coombe, Cann Common, East Melbury, Ludwell, Cann, and Lower Coombe.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Higher Coombe
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Higher Coombe
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All Orthodontic Options in Higher Coombe Explained
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Treatment Options in Higher Coombe — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Higher Coombe itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Higher Coombe's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Higher Coombe sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.8% of Higher Coombe's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,007 residents in the neighbourhood around Higher Coombe, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Higher Coombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 16 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Higher Coombe are Shaftesbury School (1.4 miles) and Gillingham School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Higher Coombe's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Higher Coombe sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Higher Coombe is about 37 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Higher Coombe itself. The nearest recorded are Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 16 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 17 miles away; and Poole Orthodontics UK in Broadstone, about 19 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Higher Coombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Higher Coombe
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Higher Coombe, Wiltshire alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Middle Coombe, Cann Common, East Melbury, Ludwell, Cann, and Lower Coombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Higher Coombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Higher Coombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Higher Coombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Higher Coombe is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 16.2 miles to the east. The next closest are The Private Treatment Centre (16.5 miles) and Ahmed Giaziri (16.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Higher Coombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Higher Coombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Salisbury, 16.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Higher Coombe?
The nearest practice to Higher Coombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd, about 16.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Sarum Dental Practice (16.6 miles) and INSPIRE ORTHODONTICS (17.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Higher Coombe, Wiltshire?
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 Higher Coombe, Wiltshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.