Orthodontic practices near North Brewham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of North Brewham; 4 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 7.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 7.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 7.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 12.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 12.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 15.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Brewham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 7.7 miles north-east; the next are Mendip (12.0 miles north-west) and Trowbridge (15.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 15.8 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 16.4 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 17.5 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 22.8 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 North Brewham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 17.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 17.5 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 17.6 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 17.8 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 17.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Brewham 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,472 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 627th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sexey's School — 3.2 miles King Arthur's School — 5.2 miles Ansford Academy — 5.3 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 | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 12 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 16 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 26 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 Brewham
From North Brewham the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 7.7 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around North Brewham list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around North Brewham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from North Brewham to Southwest Dental Laboratory 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Brewham
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Orthodontist in North Brewham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in North Brewham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in North Brewham with the wider Somerset area.
Where North Brewham sits locally
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to South Brewham, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as South Brewham, Border, Hardway, Upton Noble, Wanstrow, and Redlynch.
Practice signals around North Brewham
There is no orthodontist on our records in North Brewham itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away.
The local picture in North Brewham
ONS classifies North Brewham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. North Brewham sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. North Brewham's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,472 residents in the neighbourhood around North Brewham, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in North Brewham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near North Brewham attend schools such as Sexey's School (3.2 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.2 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in North Brewham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, North Brewham is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Brewham is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
All Orthodontic Options in North Brewham Explained
The orthodontic landscape in North Brewham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in North Brewham — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around North Brewham. ONS classifies North Brewham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in North Brewham falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. North Brewham's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,472 residents in North Brewham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of North Brewham; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near North Brewham attend schools such as Sexey's School (3.2 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.2 miles). North Brewham's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, North Brewham is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, North Brewham is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Brewham itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in North Brewham
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Brewham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in North Brewham
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering North Brewham — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, North Brewham is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, North Brewham falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of North Brewham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around North Brewham, 7.5% of the 2,472 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. North Brewham 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). Families in North Brewham are served by secondary schools including Sexey's School (3.2 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.2 miles). North Brewham's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, North Brewham is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to North Brewham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around North Brewham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Brewham
This part of the page places North Brewham, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for South Brewham, Border, Hardway, Upton Noble, Wanstrow, and Redlynch.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Brewham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Brewham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Brewham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Brewham is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (7.7 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Brewham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of North Brewham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Brewham?
The nearest practice to North Brewham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (12.0 miles) and Priory Dental (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Brewham, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in North Brewham, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.