Orthodontic practices near Kilkenny
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kilkenny; 3 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 12.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 12.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 13.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.3 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 Kilkenny with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.9 miles north-west; the next are Yeovil (12.4 miles south) and Frome (13.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 12.4 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.7 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 19.9 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 Kilkenny
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 19.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 19.9 miles north-east |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kilkenny 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 | 541st 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 — 3.0 miles Sexey's School — 4.7 miles Whitstone — 4.9 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 7 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 12 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 13 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, 18 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 Kilkenny
From Kilkenny the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.9 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 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 13 of the practices around Kilkenny list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kilkenny are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.9 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 Kilkenny to Somerset Orthodontist 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 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 Kilkenny
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Orthodontist in Kilkenny: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Kilkenny keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just Kilkenny.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Huxham Green, Hornblotton, East Pennard, Hembridge, Little Pennard, and Pylle if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Kilkenny
By ONS classification, Kilkenny falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,101 residents in the neighbourhood around Kilkenny, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kilkenny; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Kilkenny are Ansford Academy (3.0 miles) and Sexey's School (4.7 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Kilkenny's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Kilkenny's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Kilkenny is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Kilkenny
The nearest other location we cover is Huxham Green, under 1 km to the west.
Local orthodontic signals in Kilkenny
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kilkenny itself. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 12 miles away; and Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 13 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kilkenny
Many people in Kilkenny delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kilkenny
Practices serving Kilkenny differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Kilkenny's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kilkenny falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,101 residents in the neighbourhood around Kilkenny, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Kilkenny has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kilkenny attend schools such as Ansford Academy (3.0 miles) and Sexey's School (4.7 miles). Kilkenny's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Kilkenny sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kilkenny is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kilkenny
The orthodontic landscape in Kilkenny offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Kilkenny — Local Context
Practices serving Kilkenny differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Kilkenny is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Kilkenny sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.1% of Kilkenny's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kilkenny, 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kilkenny; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kilkenny attend schools such as Ansford Academy (3.0 miles) and Sexey's School (4.7 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Kilkenny's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Kilkenny is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kilkenny is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kilkenny. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 12 miles away; and Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kilkenny. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kilkenny
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Kilkenny, Somerset within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Huxham Green, Hornblotton, East Pennard, Hembridge, Little Pennard, and Pylle for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kilkenny
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kilkenny often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kilkenny?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kilkenny is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (6.9 miles) and Priory Dental (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kilkenny?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kilkenny, 3 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kilkenny?
The nearest practice to Kilkenny that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (6.9 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kilkenny, 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 Kilkenny, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.