Orthodontic practices near Little Weston
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Weston; 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 7.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 13.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 13.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 16.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Weston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 7.2 miles south-west; the next are Mendip (13.0 miles north) and Crewkerne (14.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.0 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 20.6 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 22.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Weston
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), 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 13.1 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Weston 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 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 570th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 4.8 miles The Gryphon School — 5.0 miles King Arthur's School — 5.3 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 7 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 13 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 15 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, 11 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 Weston
From Little Weston the nearest practice is Yeovil Hospital, 7.2 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 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (22.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Little Weston list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Little Weston are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 13 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Weston 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Weston
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Orthodontist in Little Weston: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Little Weston. It is relevant to searches focused on both Little Weston and the wider Somerset area.
Little Weston at a glance
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to South Cadbury, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Little Weston
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Little Weston. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 7 miles away; Priory Dental in Mendip, about 13 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 15 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for South Cadbury, Sutton Montis, North Cadbury, Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde, and Compton Pauncefoot.
Little Weston in context
ONS classifies Little Weston as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Little Weston. 22.7% of Little Weston's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Weston, 11.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Little Weston usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Little Weston are served by secondary schools including Ansford Academy (4.8 miles) and The Gryphon School (5.0 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Little Weston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Little Weston sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Little Weston is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Little Weston
Patients in Little Weston have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Little Weston
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Little Weston
Orthodontic treatment in Little Weston 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Little Weston
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Little Weston
Provision in Little Weston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Little Weston sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Little Weston skews family-heavy: 22.7% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Little Weston, 11.6% of the 1,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Weston; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Little Weston attend schools such as Ansford Academy (4.8 miles) and The Gryphon School (5.0 miles). Little Weston's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Little Weston is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Little Weston is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Weston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Weston
This part of the page places Little Weston, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including South Cadbury, Sutton Montis, North Cadbury, Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde, and Compton Pauncefoot.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Weston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Weston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Weston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Weston is Yeovil Hospital, about 7.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (7.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Weston?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Weston, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Weston?
The nearest practice to Little Weston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 13.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (13.1 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (16.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Weston, 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 Little Weston, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.