Orthodontic practices near Low Ham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Low Ham; 4 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 8.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 9.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 9.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 9.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Low Ham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgwater, 8.8 miles west; the next are Yeovil (10.6 miles south-east) and Taunton (11.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 4 | 8.8 miles west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 11.6 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 11.7 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.1 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.2 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 Low Ham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.9 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Low Ham 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 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,697 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 705th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huish Episcopi Academy — 1.6 miles Crispin School Academy — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,192 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 | Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 9 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 11 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 2 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 Low Ham
From Low Ham the nearest practice is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 8.8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (28.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Low Ham list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Low Ham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 8.8 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 Low Ham to Quantock View Dental Centre is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Low Ham
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Orthodontist in Low Ham: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Low Ham, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Low Ham with the wider Somerset area.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Wearne, Pict's Hill, Stout, Wagg, High Ham, and Huish Episcopi follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Useful local orthodontic context for Low Ham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Low Ham itself. The closest on record are Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 9 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 11 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Low Ham
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Low Ham sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Low Ham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,697 residents in Low Ham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Low Ham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Low Ham are Huish Episcopi Academy (1.6 miles) and Crispin School Academy (5.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Low Ham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Low Ham sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Low Ham is about 29 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Where Low Ham sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Wearne, around 1 km to the south-west.
Orthodontic Treatments in Low Ham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Low Ham has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Low Ham offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Low Ham
Many people in Low Ham delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Low Ham
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Low Ham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Low Ham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Low Ham
If Low Ham, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Wearne, Pict's Hill, Stout, Wagg, High Ham, and Huish Episcopi for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Low Ham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Low Ham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Low Ham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Low Ham is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 8.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Taunton Road Dental Practice (9.5 miles) and Cornhill Dental Practice (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Low Ham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Low Ham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bridgwater, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Low Ham?
The nearest practice to Low Ham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 8.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include East Quay Medical Centre (9.8 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Low Ham, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Low Ham, 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.