Orthodontic practices near Latcham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Latcham; 3 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 10.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 11.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Latcham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.1 miles east; the next are Bridgwater (10.8 miles south-west) and Weston-super-Mare (11.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.1 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.8 miles south-west |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Bristol | 15 | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 2 | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 18.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Latcham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 18.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Latcham 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 465th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 2.3 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.8 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 595 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 | Priory Dental, Mendip — 6 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 11 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 11 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, 34 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 Latcham
The nearest practice to Latcham is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.1 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 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (18.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Latcham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Latcham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Latcham to Priory Dental 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Latcham
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Latcham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Somerset and the surrounding area.
Latcham in context
ONS classifies Latcham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Latcham. 15.1% of Latcham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,718 residents in Latcham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Latcham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Latcham are served by secondary schools including Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (2.3 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Latcham's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Latcham sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Latcham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Bagley, Mudgley, Wedmore, Cocklake, Crickham, and Panborough are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Where Latcham sits locally
Just around 1 km south-west, Mudgley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Latcham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Latcham. The nearest we do hold are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 11 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 11 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Latcham Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Latcham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Latcham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Latcham
Many people in Latcham 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Latcham
Every case in Latcham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Latcham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Latcham
These links help widen your research beyond Latcham, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Bagley, Mudgley, Wedmore, Cocklake, Crickham, and Panborough.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Latcham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Latcham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Latcham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Latcham is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (6.2 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Latcham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Latcham, 3 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Latcham?
The nearest practice to Latcham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (6.2 miles) and East Quay Medical Centre (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Latcham, 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 Latcham, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.