Orthodontic practices near Meare
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Meare; 4 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 9.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 10.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 10.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 10.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 14.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meare with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.1 miles north-east; the next are Bridgwater (9.8 miles west) and Weston-super-Mare (14.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 9.8 miles west |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 14.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.4 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 16.5 miles south-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 16.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meare
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), 16.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meare 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 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,685 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 465th 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 — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Dunstan's School — 3.1 miles Crispin School Academy — 3.4 miles Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 4.6 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 | Priory Dental, Mendip — 6 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 10 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 21 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 Meare
The nearest practice to Meare is Priory Dental in Mendip, 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (14.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (21.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Meare list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meare are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Meare to Priory Dental 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 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meare
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What we know about practices near Meare
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Meare itself. The nearest we do hold are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 10 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 15 miles away.
The local picture in Meare
Meare's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Meare sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.4% of Meare's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,685 residents in Meare's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Meare 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). The closest secondary schools to Meare are St Dunstan's School (3.1 miles) and Crispin School Academy (3.4 miles). Meare's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Meare is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Meare is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Meare
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Meare
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Meare
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Meare
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Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Meare
- 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 Meare
Orthodontic practices in and around Meare vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Meare falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Meare's under-16 share sits at 17.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,685 residents in Meare's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Meare has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 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 Meare are St Dunstan's School (3.1 miles) and Crispin School Academy (3.4 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Meare's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Meare's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meare is about 22 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meare. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meare
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Meare, Somerset alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Oxenpill, Stileway, Ashcott Corner, Westhay, Buscott, and Bagley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meare
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meare often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meare?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meare is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (6.2 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meare?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Meare, 4 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meare?
The nearest practice to Meare that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (6.2 miles) and East Quay Medical Centre (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meare, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Meare, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.