Orthodontic practices near Ivy Mead
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ivy Mead; 2 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 9.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 9.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 10.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 10.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 16.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 18.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 18.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 18.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ivy Mead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 9.7 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (16.3 miles north) and Mendip (18.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 9.7 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 16.3 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 18.7 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.1 miles south-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 19.8 miles east |
| Bath | 11 | 20.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ivy Mead
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury (5.0 from 149 reviews), 19.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 10.3 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 18.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ivy Mead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,140 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 486th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 3.6 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 10 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 19 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Ivy Mead
The nearest practice to Ivy Mead is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 9.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (16.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (20.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Ivy Mead list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 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 Ivy Mead are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 9.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ivy Mead to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ivy Mead
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Orthodontist in Ivy Mead: This page was put together for people in Ivy Mead who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Wiltshire.
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The local picture in Ivy Mead
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Ivy Mead sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,512 residents in Ivy Mead's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Ivy Mead has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Ivy Mead are Gillingham School (3.6 miles). Ivy Mead's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Ivy Mead is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ivy Mead is about 29 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ivy Mead
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ivy Mead itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 10 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 19 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ivy Mead
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ivy Mead can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ivy Mead
There's no orthodontist on record in Ivy Mead itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Ivy Mead is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ivy Mead falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. 15.3% of Ivy Mead's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,512 residents in Ivy Mead's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Ivy Mead has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ivy Mead attend schools such as Gillingham School (3.6 miles). There are 263 schools and 74,539 pupils in Ivy Mead's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Ivy Mead close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Ivy Mead is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ivy Mead Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ivy Mead
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ivy Mead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ivy Mead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ivy Mead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ivy Mead is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 9.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (9.8 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ivy Mead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ivy Mead, 2 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ivy Mead?
The nearest practice to Ivy Mead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 9.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (16.3 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (18.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ivy Mead, Wiltshire?
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 Ivy Mead, Wiltshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.