Orthodontic practices near Lower Weare
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Weare; 4 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 6.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 11.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Weare with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 6.3 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (10.4 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (11.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.7 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 17.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Weare
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 16.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Weare 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 325 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,225 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 478th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.5 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.9 miles Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 4.0 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 | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 6 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 12 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BS26 |
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 Lower Weare
From Lower Weare the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.3 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 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (16.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Lower Weare list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Lower Weare are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Weare to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre 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 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 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 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Weare
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Orthodontist in Lower Weare: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lower Weare often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset. Lower Weare — a small village with a population of around 325 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Lower Weare
Officially, Lower Weare is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,225 residents in Lower Weare's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Lower Weare usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lower Weare are served by secondary schools including The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.5 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (3.9 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Lower Weare's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lower Weare's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Weare is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Lower Weare
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Weare itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 miles away.
Where Lower Weare sits locally
Lower Weare is home to around 325 people, classing it as a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Cross, around 1 km to the north-east.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Badgworth, Cross, Stone Allerton, Compton Bishop Village, Weare, and Alston Sutton as well as this one.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Weare
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lower Weare helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Lower Weare follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Lower Weare Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Weare has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lower Weare
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Weare — 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 Lower Weare. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Weare
These links help widen your research beyond Lower Weare, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Badgworth, Cross, Stone Allerton, Compton Bishop Village, Weare, and Alston Sutton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Weare
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Weare often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Weare?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Weare is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.4 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Weare?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Weare, 4 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Weare?
The nearest practice to Lower Weare that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.4 miles) and Priory Dental (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Weare, Somerset?
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 Lower Weare, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.