Orthodontic practices near Ilchester
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Ilchester, 4 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 4.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 4.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 10.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 13.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 15.3 miles north-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 Ilchester with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 4.6 miles south; the next are Crewkerne (10.0 miles south-west) and Mendip (13.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 4.6 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.6 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.8 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 16.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ilchester
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), 16.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 16.8 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 13.6 miles north |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ilchester 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,153 |
| Residents under 16 | 31% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,239 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 40.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 702 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 340th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stanchester Academy — 4.4 miles Buckler's Mead School — 4.4 miles Westfield Academy — 4.5 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 — 5 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 17 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 Ilchester
Ilchester is 4.6 miles from Yeovil Dental Access Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (16.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Ilchester list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ilchester are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 13.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ilchester
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Orthodontist in Ilchester: Before booking anything in Ilchester, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset. Ilchester — a small village with a population of around 2,153 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Ilchester
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ilchester itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 5 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 14 miles away.
Area profile for Ilchester
Ilchester — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 31% of residents under 16, Ilchester has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,239 residents in the neighbourhood around Ilchester, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Ilchester has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ilchester are served by secondary schools including Stanchester Academy (4.4 miles) and Buckler's Mead School (4.4 miles). Ilchester's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Ilchester among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ilchester is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Kingsdon, Limington, Lytes Cary, Podimore, Yeovilton, and Catsgore if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Ilchester
With a population of roughly 2,153, Ilchester is a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Limington, around 2 km to the south-east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ilchester
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ilchester 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ilchester
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ilchester — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ilchester
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ilchester can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Ilchester
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ilchester. Ilchester is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ilchester falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With 31% of residents under 16, Ilchester has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Ilchester, 7.8% of the 1,239 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ilchester is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ilchester are Stanchester Academy (4.4 miles) and Buckler's Mead School (4.4 miles). Ilchester's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Ilchester among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ilchester is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ilchester. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ilchester
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Ilchester, Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Kingsdon, Limington, Lytes Cary, Podimore, Yeovilton, and Catsgore follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ilchester
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ilchester often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ilchester?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ilchester is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (4.9 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ilchester?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Ilchester, 4 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ilchester?
The nearest practice to Ilchester that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (13.6 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ilchester, 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 Ilchester, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.