Orthodontic practices near Kingsbury Regis
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingsbury Regis; 3 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 7.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.8 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 8.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 15.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 17.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 17.8 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Priory DentalMendip | 18.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 18.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kingsbury Regis with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 7.8 miles west; the next are Crewkerne (15.7 miles west) and Dorchester (17.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.8 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.7 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 17.8 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 18.2 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 18.9 miles north |
| Weymouth | 3 | 24.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingsbury Regis
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 19.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 17.8 miles south |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 18.9 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingsbury Regis 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,742 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 365 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 633rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gryphon School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,569 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 8 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 18 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, 13 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 Kingsbury Regis
The nearest practice to Kingsbury Regis is Yeovil Hospital, 7.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (26.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (25.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Kingsbury Regis list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Kingsbury Regis are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 17.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kingsbury Regis to Yeovil Hospital 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingsbury Regis
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Orthodontist in Kingsbury Regis: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Kingsbury Regis? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Somerset and the surrounding area.
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Local context for Kingsbury Regis
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Local orthodontic signals in Kingsbury Regis
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kingsbury Regis. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 8 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away; and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 18 miles away.
The local picture in Kingsbury Regis
Kingsbury Regis is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Kingsbury Regis's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kingsbury Regis, 5.7% of the 1,742 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kingsbury Regis has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Kingsbury Regis attend schools such as The Gryphon School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Kingsbury Regis's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Kingsbury Regis among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsbury Regis is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Kingsbury Regis
Patients in Kingsbury Regis have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Kingsbury Regis — Local Context
Not every practice near Kingsbury Regis offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Kingsbury Regis's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kingsbury Regis falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.1% of Kingsbury Regis's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,742 residents in the neighbourhood around Kingsbury Regis, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Kingsbury Regis usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 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 Kingsbury Regis are The Gryphon School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Kingsbury Regis's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Kingsbury Regis sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsbury Regis is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kingsbury Regis itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 8 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away; and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 18 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kingsbury Regis
Many people in Kingsbury Regis delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Kingsbury Regis
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kingsbury Regis
Practices serving Kingsbury Regis differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Kingsbury Regis sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.1% of Kingsbury Regis'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 1,742 residents in Kingsbury Regis's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Kingsbury Regis usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Kingsbury Regis are served by secondary schools including The Gryphon School (2.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Kingsbury Regis's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Kingsbury Regis among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kingsbury Regis is about 34 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingsbury Regis. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kingsbury Regis
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingsbury Regis often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingsbury Regis?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingsbury Regis is Yeovil Hospital, about 7.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (8.0 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingsbury Regis?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingsbury Regis, 3 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingsbury Regis?
The nearest practice to Kingsbury Regis that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Priory Dental (18.2 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (18.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingsbury Regis, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingsbury Regis, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.