Orthodontic practices near Kilmersdon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kilmersdon; 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 5.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 5.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 8.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 8.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 8.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kilmersdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 5.8 miles south-east; the next are Bath (8.2 miles north) and Mendip (10.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Bath | 15 | 8.2 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 10.8 miles east |
| Bristol | 6 | 13.6 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 14.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kilmersdon
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), 8.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kilmersdon 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 | 442nd 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 | Writhlington School — 1.3 miles Somerset Studio School — 1.3 miles Norton Hill Academy — 1.9 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 — 6 miles Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 8 miles Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — 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 | 20 within 10 miles, 57 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 Kilmersdon
The nearest practice to Kilmersdon is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 5.8 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Kilmersdon list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Kilmersdon are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 6.2 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 Kilmersdon 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 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 Kilmersdon
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Orthodontist in Kilmersdon: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Kilmersdon keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset.
Useful local orthodontic context for Kilmersdon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kilmersdon itself. The nearest recorded are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 6 miles away; Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 8 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 10 miles away.
Local context for Kilmersdon
The nearest other location we cover is Writhlington, around 2 km to the north.
Area profile for Kilmersdon
ONS classifies Kilmersdon as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kilmersdon. Census data puts 20.9% of Kilmersdon's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kilmersdon, 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 Kilmersdon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 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 Kilmersdon are Writhlington School (1.3 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Kilmersdon's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Kilmersdon close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Kilmersdon is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Fox Hills, Radstock, Writhlington, Green Parlour, Welton Hollow, and West Hill Gardens.
All Orthodontic Options in Kilmersdon Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Kilmersdon can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kilmersdon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kilmersdon — 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 Kilmersdon
Orthodontic treatment in Kilmersdon is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Kilmersdon
Practices serving Kilmersdon differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Kilmersdon is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kilmersdon falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 13.5% of the 1,442 residents in Kilmersdon's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kilmersdon; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Kilmersdon attend schools such as Writhlington School (1.3 miles) and Somerset Studio School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Kilmersdon's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Kilmersdon is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kilmersdon is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kilmersdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kilmersdon
This section helps connect Kilmersdon, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Fox Hills, Radstock, Writhlington, Green Parlour, Welton Hollow, and West Hill Gardens.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kilmersdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kilmersdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kilmersdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kilmersdon is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 5.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kilmersdon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kilmersdon, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kilmersdon?
The nearest practice to Kilmersdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chelsea Road Dental (8.3 miles) and Circus Dental (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kilmersdon, Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kilmersdon, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.