Orthodontic practices near Hummer
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Hummer, 3 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 3.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 3.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 11.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 15.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 15.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 15.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 19.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hummer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 3.1 miles south-west; the next are Crewkerne (11.1 miles south-west) and Mendip (15.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 15.8 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 19.5 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 19.7 miles north-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hummer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 19.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 19.6 miles south |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 15.8 miles north |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hummer at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 2,112 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Dorset | 68th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckler's Mead School — 2.2 miles Westfield Academy — 3.3 miles The Gryphon School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 812 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 3 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 11 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 10 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 Hummer
The nearest practice to Hummer is Yeovil Hospital, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (20.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Hummer list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Hummer are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 15.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hummer
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Orthodontist in Hummer: People weighing up braces or aligners in Hummer can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Dorset.
The local picture in Hummer
By ONS classification, Hummer falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hummer falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Hummer's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hummer, 6.6% of the 2,112 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Hummer has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hummer attend schools such as Buckler's Mead School (2.2 miles) and Westfield Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Hummer's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Hummer is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hummer is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Adber, Lower Chilton Cantelo, Marston Magna, Mudford, Trent, and Up Mudford may also help.
What local practice data suggests in Hummer
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hummer itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 3 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away.
Local context for Hummer
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Adber, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hummer
Orthodontic treatment in Hummer is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hummer
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hummer — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Hummer falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hummer sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.8% of Hummer's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hummer, 6.6% of the 2,112 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hummer has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hummer are served by secondary schools including Buckler's Mead School (2.2 miles) and Westfield Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hummer's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hummer is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hummer is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hummer
Patients in Hummer have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Hummer — Local Context
What's available in Hummer depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Hummer is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hummer sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hummer's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,112 residents in the neighbourhood around Hummer, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hummer is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Hummer attend schools such as Buckler's Mead School (2.2 miles) and Westfield Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hummer's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Hummer sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hummer is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hummer itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 3 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hummer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hummer
This section helps connect Hummer, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Adber, Lower Chilton Cantelo, Marston Magna, Mudford, Trent, and Up Mudford follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hummer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hummer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hummer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hummer is Yeovil Hospital, about 3.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (3.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hummer?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Hummer, 3 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hummer?
The nearest practice to Hummer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 15.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (15.8 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (19.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hummer, Dorset?
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 Hummer, Dorset?
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.