Orthodontic practices near Membury
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Membury; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 10.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 10.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 13.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 13.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 13.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 13.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 14.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 14.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Membury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 10.8 miles north-east; the next are Henlade (13.6 miles north) and Taunton (13.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 13.6 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.7 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 18.1 miles south-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 18.4 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 Membury
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), 13.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 18.1 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Membury at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,346 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 731st closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Axe Valley Academy — 2.8 miles Holyrood Academy — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 741 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 11 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 14 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 5 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 Membury
From Membury the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 10.8 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (21.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Membury list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Membury are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 13.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Membury to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Membury
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Practice signals around Membury
There is no orthodontist on our records in Membury itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 14 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Membury
Officially, Membury is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Membury sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.9% of Membury's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,346 residents in Membury's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Membury usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Membury are served by secondary schools including Axe Valley Academy (2.8 miles) and Holyrood Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Membury close to the England median.
Where Membury sits locally
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Furley, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Furley, Birchill, Smallridge, All Saints, Chardstock, and Axminster can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Membury
Patients in Membury have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Membury — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Membury directly, though One Smile Dental (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Membury's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Membury falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,346 residents in Membury's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. Membury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Membury are Axe Valley Academy (2.8 miles) and Holyrood Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Membury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Membury itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 14 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 14 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Membury
Many people in Membury delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Membury
Membury has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — One Smile Dental — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Membury is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Membury falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. 14.9% of Membury's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,346 residents in Membury's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Membury; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Membury are served by secondary schools including Axe Valley Academy (2.8 miles) and Holyrood Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Membury's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Membury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Membury
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Membury, Devon, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Furley, Birchill, Smallridge, All Saints, Chardstock, and Axminster may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Membury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Membury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Membury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Membury is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (13.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Membury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Membury, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 10.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Membury?
The nearest practice to Membury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (13.7 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (14.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Membury, Devon?
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 Membury, Devon?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.