Orthodontic practices near Long Burton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Long Burton; 3 practices within 10 and 6 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.3 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 6.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 13.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 14.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 14.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 20.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 20.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Long Burton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 6.1 miles west; the next are Crewkerne (13.0 miles west) and Dorchester (14.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 6.1 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 14.5 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 20.8 miles north |
| Weymouth | 3 | 20.9 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 22.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Long Burton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 14.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 14.5 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 (352 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Long Burton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 |
| Population | 470 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,115 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 179th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gryphon School — 2.8 miles Buckler's Mead School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,569 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 6 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 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, 6 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 Long Burton
The nearest practice to Long Burton is Yeovil Hospital, 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 6.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (25.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (25.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Long Burton list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Long Burton are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 14.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Long Burton 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 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 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Long Burton
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Orthodontist in Long Burton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Long Burton. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Dorset. Long Burton — a small village with a population of around 470 — is covered on this page specifically.
Widen your local search
Pages for Folke, Alweston, Bishop's Down, Holnest, Sherborne, and Caundle Marsh follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Long Burton
Long Burton has a population of around 470, making it a small village within Dorset. The nearest other location we cover is Folke, under 1 km to the east.
What local practice data suggests in Long Burton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Long Burton. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 6 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away; and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14 miles away.
Long Burton in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Long Burton sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.8% of Long Burton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 2,115 residents in Long Burton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Burton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Long Burton are served by secondary schools including The Gryphon School (2.8 miles) and Buckler's Mead School (6.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Burton's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Long Burton close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Long Burton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Long Burton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Long Burton helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Long Burton
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Long Burton
Not every practice near Long Burton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Long Burton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Long Burton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,115 residents in the neighbourhood around Long Burton, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Long Burton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Long Burton are The Gryphon School (2.8 miles) and Buckler's Mead School (6.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Long Burton's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Long Burton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Long Burton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Long Burton
Patients in Long Burton 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 Long Burton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Long Burton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Long Burton
This section helps connect Long Burton, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Folke, Alweston, Bishop's Down, Holnest, Sherborne, and Caundle Marsh can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Long Burton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Long Burton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Long Burton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Long Burton is Yeovil Hospital, about 6.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (6.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Long Burton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Long Burton, 3 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Long Burton?
The nearest practice to Long Burton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 14.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (20.8 miles) and Priory Dental (20.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Long Burton, Dorset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Long Burton, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.