Orthodontic practices near North Barrow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Barrow; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 8.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 8.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 15.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 16.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Barrow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 8.4 miles south; the next are Mendip (10.6 miles north) and Crewkerne (15.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.4 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.6 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.5 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.9 miles west |
| Taunton | 4 | 21.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Barrow
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 16.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 10.7 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Barrow 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,437 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 685th 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 — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 3.6 miles Sexey's School — 5.6 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 8 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 11 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 North Barrow
The nearest practice to North Barrow is Yeovil Hospital, 8.4 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 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (21.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around North Barrow list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 North Barrow are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 10.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Barrow to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Barrow
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Orthodontist in North Barrow: If your search for orthodontic treatment in North Barrow keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just North Barrow.
Local treatment availability around North Barrow
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Barrow itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 8 miles away; Priory Dental in Mendip, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for South Barrow, Lovington, Sparkford, Higher Foddington, Lower Foddington, and Wheathill if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local context for North Barrow
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to South Barrow, the closest linked location.
North Barrow in context
North Barrow — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, North Barrow skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,437 residents in the neighbourhood around North Barrow, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. North Barrow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to North Barrow are Ansford Academy (3.6 miles) and Sexey's School (5.6 miles). North Barrow's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, North Barrow is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Barrow is about 28 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in North Barrow
Many people in North Barrow delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in North Barrow
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in North Barrow
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in North Barrow — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in North Barrow
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, North Barrow has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in North Barrow — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around North Barrow. ONS classifies North Barrow as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in North Barrow. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, North Barrow skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around North Barrow, 6.8% of the 2,437 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. North Barrow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to North Barrow are Ansford Academy (3.6 miles) and Sexey's School (5.6 miles). North Barrow's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. North Barrow sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to North Barrow is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Barrow itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Hospital, about 8 miles away; Priory Dental in Mendip, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Barrow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Barrow
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare North Barrow, Somerset with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include South Barrow, Lovington, Sparkford, Higher Foddington, Lower Foddington, and Wheathill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Barrow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Barrow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Barrow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Barrow is Yeovil Hospital, about 8.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (8.5 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Barrow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Barrow, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Barrow?
The nearest practice to North Barrow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 10.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.7 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (16.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Barrow, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Barrow, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.