Orthodontic practices near Leigh Common
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Leigh Common; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 11.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 11.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 11.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 14.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 14.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 15.3 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 Leigh Common with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 11.1 miles north; the next are Yeovil (14.4 miles south-west) and Mendip (15.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 11.1 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 18.9 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 21.6 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 22.4 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 Leigh Common
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), 11.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leigh Common 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,472 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 777th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 2.6 miles Sexey's School — 4.7 miles Gillingham School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 450 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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 11 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 14 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Leigh Common
The nearest practice to Leigh Common is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 11.1 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (18.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Leigh Common list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 Leigh Common are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Leigh Common to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 25 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
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What official data says about Leigh Common
Leigh Common is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Leigh Common sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Leigh Common's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,472 residents in Leigh Common's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Leigh Common; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Leigh Common attend schools such as King Arthur's School (2.6 miles) and Sexey's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Leigh Common's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Leigh Common close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Leigh Common is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Leigh Common
There is no orthodontist on our records in Leigh Common itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 11 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 15 miles away.
Local snapshot of Leigh Common
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Leigh Common
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Leigh Common
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Leigh Common
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Leigh Common
There's no orthodontist on record in Leigh Common itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 9 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Leigh Common's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,472 residents in Leigh Common's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Leigh Common usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Leigh Common are served by secondary schools including King Arthur's School (2.6 miles) and Sexey's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Leigh Common's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Leigh Common sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leigh Common is about 29 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leigh Common
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leigh Common often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leigh Common?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leigh Common is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 11.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (11.2 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leigh Common?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Leigh Common, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leigh Common?
The nearest practice to Leigh Common that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 11.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (15.3 miles) and Priory Dental (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leigh Common, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Leigh Common, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.