Orthodontic practices near Luccombe
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Luccombe; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 17.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 17.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 18.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 19.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 19.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 19.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 19.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 20.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Luccombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 17.1 miles south-west; the next are Barry (18.6 miles north-east) and Cowbridge (19.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 17.1 miles south-west |
| Barry | 3 | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 19.4 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 20.5 miles south-east |
| Bridgend | 1 | 21.5 miles north |
| Barnstaple | 6 | 22.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Luccombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 19.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 19.4 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-west |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 4.9 (40 reviews) | 19.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Luccombe 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 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,068 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 847th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minehead Middle School — 3.8 miles West Somerset College — 4.2 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 | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 17 miles Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 19 miles Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 4 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 Luccombe
Luccombe is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 17.1 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (19.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Luccombe list clear aligners, the nearest 18.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Luccombe are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 18.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Luccombe to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 40 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 440 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 440 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Luccombe
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Orthodontist in Luccombe: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Luccombe understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Luccombe itself or elsewhere in Somerset.
Area profile for Luccombe
Luccombe — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 10.3% of residents under 16, Luccombe skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,068 residents in the neighbourhood around Luccombe, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Luccombe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 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 Luccombe are Minehead Middle School (3.8 miles) and West Somerset College (4.2 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Luccombe's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Luccombe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Luccombe is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 27 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Luccombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Luccombe. The nearest recorded are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 17 miles away; Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 19 miles away; and Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 19 miles away.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Luccombe
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Frequently Asked Questions in Luccombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Luccombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Luccombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Luccombe is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 17.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Holton Dental Centre (18.6 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (19.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Luccombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Luccombe, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 17.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Luccombe?
The nearest practice to Luccombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 18.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Cowbridge Dental Specialists (19.4 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (19.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Luccombe, Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Luccombe, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.