Orthodontic practices near Huxham Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Huxham Green; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 12.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 12.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 12.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 13.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Huxham Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.6 miles north-west; the next are Yeovil (12.3 miles south) and Frome (13.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 12.3 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.3 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 20.1 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 Huxham Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 13.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Huxham Green 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 507th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 3.4 miles Whitstone — 5.0 miles Sexey's School — 5.2 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 | Priory Dental, Mendip — 7 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 12 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 15 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 Huxham Green
From Huxham Green the nearest practice is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.6 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 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 13 of the practices around Huxham Green list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Huxham Green are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Huxham Green to Priory Dental is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Huxham Green
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Orthodontist in Huxham Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Huxham Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Huxham Green and the wider Somerset area.
Huxham Green in numbers
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Local orthodontic signals in Huxham Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Huxham Green itself. The nearest recorded are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 12 miles away; and Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 14 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hornblotton, Kilkenny, Hembridge, East Pennard, Hornblotton Green, and Withial.
The local picture in Huxham Green
Huxham Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Huxham Green falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Huxham Green's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,101 residents in Huxham Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Huxham Green; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Huxham Green are served by secondary schools including Ansford Academy (3.4 miles) and Whitstone (5.0 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Huxham Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Huxham Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Huxham Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Huxham Green
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Huxham Green has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Huxham Green
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Huxham Green
Orthodontic treatment in Huxham Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Huxham Green
Orthodontic practices in and around Huxham Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Huxham Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Huxham Green sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Huxham Green, 6.9% of the 2,101 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Huxham Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 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 Huxham Green attend schools such as Ansford Academy (3.4 miles) and Whitstone (5.0 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Huxham Green's Local Authority. Huxham Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Huxham Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Huxham Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Huxham Green
These links help widen your research beyond Huxham Green, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hornblotton, Kilkenny, Hembridge, East Pennard, Hornblotton Green, and Withial.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Huxham Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Huxham Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Huxham Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Huxham Green is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (6.7 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Huxham Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Huxham Green, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Huxham Green?
The nearest practice to Huxham Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (6.7 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Huxham Green, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Huxham Green, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.