Orthodontic practices near Holnicote
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Holnicote; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 17.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 18.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 18.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 18.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 18.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 18.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 18.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 20.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holnicote with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barry, 17.5 miles north-east; the next are Cowbridge (18.0 miles north) and South Molton (18.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 3 | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 18.0 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 18.1 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 20.1 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 21.5 miles south-east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 21.7 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 Holnicote
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 18.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 18.0 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-west |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 4.9 (40 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Holnicote 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 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,068 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 850th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minehead Middle School — 3.8 miles West Somerset College — 4.3 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 | Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 18 miles Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 18 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 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 Holnicote
Holnicote is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (18.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Holnicote list clear aligners, the nearest 17.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Holnicote are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Holnicote to Holton Dental Centre is roughly 40 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 460 to 910 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £410 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Holnicote
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Orthodontist in Holnicote: This page was put together for people in Holnicote who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Holnicote with the wider Somerset area.
Facts about Holnicote
Just under 1 km west, Allerford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Holnicote
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Holnicote. The closest on record are Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 18 miles away; Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 18 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 18 miles away.
Holnicote in context
Holnicote — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 10.3% of residents under 16, Holnicote skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,068 residents in the neighbourhood around Holnicote, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Holnicote usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 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 Holnicote attend schools such as Minehead Middle School (3.8 miles) and West Somerset College (4.3 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Holnicote's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Holnicote close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Holnicote is about 26 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Holnicote
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Frequently Asked Questions in Holnicote
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Holnicote often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holnicote?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holnicote is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (18.0 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (18.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holnicote?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Holnicote, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barry, 17.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holnicote?
The nearest practice to Holnicote that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (18.0 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Holnicote, 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 Holnicote, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.