Orthodontic practices near Killing's Knap
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Killing's Knap; 16 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 7.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 7.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 7.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 8.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 8.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 8.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Killing's Knap with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 7.2 miles east; the next are Mendip (8.2 miles south-west) and Bath (9.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 7.2 miles east |
| Mendip | 3 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 12.7 miles east |
| Bristol | 7 | 14.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Killing's Knap
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), 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 14.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Killing's Knap 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,442 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 13.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 93 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 570th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 13.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Norton Hill Academy — 1.4 miles Somervale Secondary School — 1.7 miles Writhlington School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,584 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 7 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 8 miles Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 10 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 | 16 within 10 miles, 51 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 Killing's Knap
The nearest practice to Killing's Knap is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 7.2 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Killing's Knap list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Killing's Knap are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Killing's Knap to Grants House Dentistry 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Killing's Knap
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Orthodontist in Killing's Knap: Before booking anything in Killing's Knap, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Killing's Knap or another part of Somerset.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Holcombe, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Norton Hill, Edford, Pitcot, and Providence Place.
Practice signals around Killing's Knap
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Killing's Knap. The nearest we do hold are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 10 miles away.
A quick look at Killing's Knap
The nearest other location we cover is Holcombe, around 1 km to the south-east.
Killing's Knap in context
By ONS classification, Killing's Knap falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Killing's Knap. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Killing's Knap, 13.5% of the 1,442 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Killing's Knap usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Killing's Knap are served by secondary schools including Norton Hill Academy (1.4 miles) and Somervale Secondary School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Killing's Knap's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Killing's Knap's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Killing's Knap is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Killing's Knap
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Killing's Knap can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Killing's Knap
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Killing's Knap — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Killing's Knap
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Killing's Knap helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Killing's Knap
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Killing's Knap. Killing's Knap is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Killing's Knap's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 13.5% of the 1,442 residents in Killing's Knap's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Killing's Knap usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register 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 Killing's Knap are Norton Hill Academy (1.4 miles) and Somervale Secondary School (1.7 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Killing's Knap's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Killing's Knap is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Killing's Knap is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 15 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 Killing's Knap. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Killing's Knap
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Killing's Knap, Somerset. You can keep exploring with related pages for Holcombe, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Norton Hill, Edford, Pitcot, and Providence Place.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Killing's Knap
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Killing's Knap often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Killing's Knap?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Killing's Knap is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 7.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (7.2 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Killing's Knap?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Killing's Knap, 16 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Killing's Knap?
The nearest practice to Killing's Knap that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 7.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (8.2 miles) and Priory Dental (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Killing's Knap, 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 Killing's Knap, Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.