Orthodontic practices near Hurcot
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hurcot; 3 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 8.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 12.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Hurcot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 8.3 miles south; the next are Mendip (10.4 miles north) and Crewkerne (12.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.3 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.4 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.7 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 12.9 miles west |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.8 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hurcot
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), 15.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 15.8 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 10.5 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 10.4 miles north |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hurcot 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 59 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 681st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huish Episcopi Academy — 4.9 miles Crispin School Academy — 5.0 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 | Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 17 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 6 miles |
| Postcode districts | TA11 |
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 Hurcot
From Hurcot the nearest practice is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.3 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Hurcot list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Hurcot are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 10.4 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 Hurcot to Yeovil Dental Access 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hurcot
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Hurcot, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset.
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Practice data for Hurcot
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hurcot. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away.
Hurcot in numbers
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The local picture in Hurcot
ONS classifies Hurcot as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hurcot falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Hurcot's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,090 residents in Hurcot's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hurcot; the nearest is about 8 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 Hurcot attend schools such as Huish Episcopi Academy (4.9 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.0 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Hurcot's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Hurcot close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Hurcot is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Hurcot Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hurcot has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hurcot — Local Context
Hurcot has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — The Bow Dental Centre — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Hurcot — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hurcot, 6.8% of the 2,090 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hurcot has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hurcot are served by secondary schools including Huish Episcopi Academy (4.9 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.0 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Hurcot's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Hurcot close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hurcot is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hurcot itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hurcot
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hurcot can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Hurcot follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hurcot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hurcot
This section helps connect Hurcot, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Old Estate Yards, The Millands, Lower Somerton, Catsgore, Behind Berry, and May Pole Knap.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hurcot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hurcot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hurcot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hurcot is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (8.5 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hurcot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hurcot, 3 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hurcot?
The nearest practice to Hurcot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (10.4 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hurcot, 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 Hurcot, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.