Orthodontic practices near Houndsmoor
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Houndsmoor, 7 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 2.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 5.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 6.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Houndsmoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 2.9 miles south; the next are Taunton (5.7 miles east) and Henlade (7.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 2.9 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 5.7 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 7.9 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 22.0 miles south-east |
| Exeter | 12 | 23.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Houndsmoor
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), 8.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 13.1 miles north-east |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Houndsmoor 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,692 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 92 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 185th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsmead Academy — 3.0 miles Court Fields School — 3.1 miles The Castle School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 892 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 | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 3 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 6 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Wellington 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 Houndsmoor
Houndsmoor is 2.9 miles from Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Houndsmoor list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Houndsmoor are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Houndsmoor
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Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Milverton, Chipley, Preston Bowyer, Halse, Langford Budville, and Nynehead.
Local context for Houndsmoor
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Milverton, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Houndsmoor
Houndsmoor is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 14.8% of Houndsmoor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 1,692 residents in Houndsmoor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Houndsmoor are Kingsmead Academy (3.0 miles) and Court Fields School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Houndsmoor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Houndsmoor is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Houndsmoor is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Houndsmoor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Houndsmoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 3 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 6 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 8 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Houndsmoor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Houndsmoor can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Houndsmoor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Houndsmoor — 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 Houndsmoor
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Houndsmoor runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Houndsmoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Houndsmoor
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Houndsmoor, Somerset with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Milverton, Chipley, Preston Bowyer, Halse, Langford Budville, and Nynehead may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Houndsmoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Houndsmoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Houndsmoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Houndsmoor is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 2.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (5.7 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Houndsmoor?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Houndsmoor, 7 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Houndsmoor?
The nearest practice to Houndsmoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 2.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (7.9 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Houndsmoor, 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 Houndsmoor, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.