Orthodontic practices near Moor
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Moor, 4 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 3.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 3.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 12.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 12.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 13.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 13.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 3.9 miles south; the next are Yeovil (7.1 miles east) and Henlade (12.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.1 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 12.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 12.4 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 13.9 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 18.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Moor
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), 12.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.3 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 19.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Moor 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,598 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 141 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stanchester Academy — 3.7 miles Wadham School — 3.7 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 4 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 7 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 18 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 Moor
Moor is 3.9 miles from Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 Moor are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Moor
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Orthodontist in Moor: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Moor keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Somerset and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Moor
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Moor sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.2% of Moor's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Moor, 6.8% of the 1,598 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Moor are served by secondary schools including Stanchester Academy (3.7 miles) and Wadham School (3.7 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Moor's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Moor sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Moor is about 37 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
About Moor
The nearest other location we cover is Over Stratton, under 1 km to the north.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Over Stratton, Watergore, Broadmead, South Petherton, Yeabridge, and Lopen may also help.
Practice signals around Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Moor itself. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 7 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 12 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Moor
Orthodontic treatment in Moor 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Moor
Not every practice near Moor offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Moor sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Moor's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,598 residents in Moor's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Moor attend schools such as Stanchester Academy (3.7 miles) and Wadham School (3.7 miles). Moor's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Moor's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Moor is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Moor
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Moor has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Moor
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Moor
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Moor, Somerset. For a broader comparison, pages for Over Stratton, Watergore, Broadmead, South Petherton, Yeabridge, and Lopen follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Moor is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 3.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.1 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Moor?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Moor, 4 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Moor?
The nearest practice to Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 12.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (12.4 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Moor, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Moor, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.