Orthodontic practices near Mells
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Mells, 9 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 3.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 3.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 9.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 9.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 9.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mells with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 3.1 miles east; the next are Bath (9.9 miles north) and Trowbridge (9.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 3.1 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 9.9 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 11.4 miles west |
| Corsham | 1 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 5 | 16.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mells
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 9.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.9 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mells 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 638 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,362 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 207th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakfield Academy — 2.4 miles Frome Community College — 3.4 miles Selwood Academy — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 490 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 | Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 3 miles Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — 10 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 51 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 Mells
Mells is 3.1 miles from Grants House Dentistry in Frome, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Mells list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mells are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mells
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Orthodontist in Mells: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Mells often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset. Mells — a small village with a population of around 638 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Watley Village, Lower Watley, Great Elm, Vobster, Buckland Down, and Nunney may also help.
Mells in context
Mells — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.4% of Mells's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,362 residents in Mells's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Mells is better served than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Mells are Oakfield Academy (2.4 miles) and Frome Community College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Mells's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Mells close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mells is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
About Mells
Around 638 people live in Mells, which is a small village within Somerset. Watley Village is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Mells.
Practice signals around Mells
There is no orthodontist on our records in Mells itself. The nearest we do hold are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 3 miles away; Bath Spa Dentistry, about 10 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Mells
Patients in Mells have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Mells — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Mells — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Mells is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mells falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Mells's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,362 residents in the neighbourhood around Mells, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Mells has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Mells are served by secondary schools including Oakfield Academy (2.4 miles) and Frome Community College (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Mells's Local Authority. Mells's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Mells is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mells. The nearest recorded are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 3 miles away; Bath Spa Dentistry, about 10 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Mells
Orthodontic treatment in Mells is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Mells
Treatment in Mells runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mells. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mells
If Mells, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Watley Village, Lower Watley, Great Elm, Vobster, Buckland Down, and Nunney.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mells
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mells often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mells is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 3.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mells?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Mells, 9 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mells?
The nearest practice to Mells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 3.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.9 miles) and Chelsea Road Dental (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mells, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mells, Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.