Orthodontic practices near Mudgley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mudgley; 3 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 11.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 11.8 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 Mudgley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.5 miles east; the next are Bridgwater (10.1 miles south-west) and Weston-super-Mare (11.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.5 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 11.8 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 17.7 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 17.8 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 12 | 18.9 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 Mudgley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 18.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 19.1 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mudgley 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,718 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 494th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 2.1 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 4.5 miles Fairlands Middle School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 595 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 6 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 10 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 12 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 33 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 Mudgley
The nearest practice to Mudgley is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.5 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (18.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Mudgley list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Mudgley are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mudgley to Somerset Orthodontist 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mudgley
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Orthodontist in Mudgley: Before booking anything in Mudgley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Mudgley or another part of Somerset.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Latcham, Bagley, Wedmore, Heath House, Cocklake, and Crickham if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Mudgley
The nearest other location we cover is Latcham, around 1 km to the north-east.
The local picture in Mudgley
ONS classifies Mudgley as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Mudgley sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Mudgley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,718 residents in Mudgley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Mudgley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Mudgley attend schools such as Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (2.1 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Mudgley's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Mudgley'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 Mudgley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Practice data for Mudgley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mudgley. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist 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 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Mudgley
Patients in Mudgley 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Mudgley
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Mudgley
Many people in Mudgley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Mudgley
Treatment in Mudgley 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 Mudgley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mudgley
This part of the page places Mudgley, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Latcham, Bagley, Wedmore, Heath House, Cocklake, and Crickham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mudgley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mudgley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mudgley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mudgley is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (6.5 miles) and Priory Dental (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mudgley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mudgley, 3 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mudgley?
The nearest practice to Mudgley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (6.5 miles) and East Quay Medical Centre (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mudgley, Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mudgley, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.