Orthodontic practices near Little Pennard
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Pennard; 3 practices within 10 and 30 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 12.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 12.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 12.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 13.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Pennard with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.0 miles north-west; the next are Frome (12.2 miles north-east) and Yeovil (13.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.9 miles south |
| Bath | 15 | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 19.1 miles west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 19.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Pennard
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), 18.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Pennard 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,191 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 458th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitstone — 3.5 miles Ansford Academy — 3.7 miles Sexey's School — 4.8 miles |
| 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 6 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 12 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 14 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, 30 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 Little Pennard
From Little Pennard the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 30.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Little Pennard list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Pennard are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Pennard to Somerset Orthodontist 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 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Pennard
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Little Pennard, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Pylle, Street on the Fosse, East Pennard, East Town, Kilkenny, and Ditcheat as well as this one.
A quick look at Little Pennard
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Pylle, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Little Pennard
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Little Pennard sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.3% of Little Pennard's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Little Pennard, 5.3% of the 2,191 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Little Pennard; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Little Pennard are served by secondary schools including Whitstone (3.5 miles) and Ansford Academy (3.7 miles). Little Pennard's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Little Pennard sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Pennard is about 22 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What local practice data suggests in Little Pennard
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Pennard. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 12 miles away; and Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 14 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Little Pennard
Orthodontic treatment in Little Pennard is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Little Pennard follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Little Pennard
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Little Pennard has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Little Pennard
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Little Pennard — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Pennard. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Pennard
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Little Pennard, Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Pylle, Street on the Fosse, East Pennard, East Town, Kilkenny, and Ditcheat follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Little Pennard
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Pennard often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Pennard?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Pennard is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (6.0 miles) and Priory Dental (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Pennard?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Pennard, 3 practices within 10 miles and 30 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Pennard?
The nearest practice to Little Pennard that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (6.0 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Pennard, Somerset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Pennard, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.