Orthodontic practices near Keinton Mandeville
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Keinton Mandeville; 6 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 8.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 15.4 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 Keinton Mandeville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 8.5 miles south; the next are Mendip (9.4 miles north) and Crewkerne (14.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.5 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.4 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.4 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Keinton Mandeville
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), 18.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 18.5 miles west |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Keinton Mandeville 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,824 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 155 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 690th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crispin School Academy — 5.5 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 — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 14 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 8 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 Keinton Mandeville
The nearest practice to Keinton Mandeville is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.5 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (18.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Keinton Mandeville list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Keinton Mandeville are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Keinton Mandeville 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 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 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 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Keinton Mandeville
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What official data says about Keinton Mandeville
By ONS classification, Keinton Mandeville falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Keinton Mandeville falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,824 residents in Keinton Mandeville's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Keinton Mandeville has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Keinton Mandeville are Crispin School Academy (5.5 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Keinton Mandeville's Local Authority. Keinton Mandeville falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Keinton Mandeville is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away.
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What we know about practices near Keinton Mandeville
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Keinton Mandeville. The closest on record are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14 miles away.
Where Keinton Mandeville sits locally
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All Orthodontic Options in Keinton Mandeville Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Keinton Mandeville
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Keinton Mandeville
Orthodontic treatment in Keinton Mandeville is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Keinton Mandeville
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Keinton Mandeville
Treatment in Keinton Mandeville runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
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Areas We Cover Around Keinton Mandeville
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Frequently Asked Questions in Keinton Mandeville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Keinton Mandeville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Keinton Mandeville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Keinton Mandeville is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (8.7 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Keinton Mandeville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Keinton Mandeville, 6 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 8.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Keinton Mandeville?
The nearest practice to Keinton Mandeville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (9.4 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Keinton Mandeville, 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 Keinton Mandeville, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.