Orthodontic practices near Merriott
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Merriott, 4 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 1.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 13.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 13.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 15.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 15.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Merriott with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 1.8 miles south; the next are Yeovil (7.1 miles east) and Henlade (13.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 1.8 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.1 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 13.7 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.7 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 19.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Merriott
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-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 19.2 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Merriott 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,979 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,086 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,515 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 100th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 1.6 miles Stanchester Academy — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 763 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 2 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 7 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 15 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 Merriott
The nearest practice to Merriott is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 1.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Merriott list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 Merriott are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 13.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Merriott
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Orthodontist in Merriott: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Merriott understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset. Merriott — a small village with a population of around 1,979 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Merriott
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Merriott itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 2 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 7 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 14 miles away.
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Related pages for Merriottsford, Broadshard, Furringdons Cross, Wigborough, Lopen, and Lopenhead are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Merriott
Merriott's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Merriott. 14.6% of Merriott's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Merriott, 5.9% of the 1,086 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Merriott are served by secondary schools including Wadham School (1.6 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Merriott's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Merriott's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Merriott is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Merriott
With a population of roughly 1,979, Merriott is a small village within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Merriottsford, under 1 km to the east.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Merriott
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Merriott often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Merriott?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Merriott is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 1.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.1 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Merriott?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Merriott, 4 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Merriott?
The nearest practice to Merriott that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (13.7 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Merriott, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Merriott, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.