Orthodontic practices near Norton Ferris
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Norton Ferris; 4 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 6.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 7.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 7.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 14.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 16.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 16.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 16.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Norton Ferris with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 6.7 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (14.0 miles north) and Mendip (16.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 6.7 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 14.0 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 16.0 miles west |
| Bath | 15 | 17.7 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 21.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Norton Ferris
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), 17.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 18.0 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 18.0 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Norton Ferris at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,437 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 352nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 7 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 14 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 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 Norton Ferris
From Norton Ferris the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 6.7 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 (14 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Norton Ferris list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Norton Ferris are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Norton Ferris 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 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 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 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Norton Ferris
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Orthodontist in Norton Ferris: People weighing up braces or aligners in Norton Ferris can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Norton Ferris itself or elsewhere in Wiltshire.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Norton Ferris
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Norton Ferris. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 7 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away.
Where Norton Ferris sits locally
Maiden Bradley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Norton Ferris.
Area profile for Norton Ferris
ONS classifies Norton Ferris as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Norton Ferris sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Norton Ferris's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,437 residents in the neighbourhood around Norton Ferris, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Norton Ferris; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Norton Ferris's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Norton Ferris sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Norton Ferris is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Norton Ferris
Orthodontic treatment in Norton Ferris is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Norton Ferris
Provision in Norton Ferris varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Norton Ferris sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Norton Ferris has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,437 residents in Norton Ferris's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Norton Ferris 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 15% of local 5-year-olds. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Norton Ferris's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Norton Ferris is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Norton Ferris is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Norton Ferris
Patients in Norton Ferris have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Norton Ferris — Local Context
What's available in Norton Ferris depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Norton Ferris's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Norton Ferris has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,437 residents in Norton Ferris's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Norton Ferris usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Norton Ferris's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Norton Ferris is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Norton Ferris is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Norton Ferris itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 7 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Norton Ferris. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Norton Ferris
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Norton Ferris often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Norton Ferris?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Norton Ferris is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 6.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Norton Ferris?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Norton Ferris, 4 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Norton Ferris?
The nearest practice to Norton Ferris that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (14.0 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (16.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Norton Ferris, Wiltshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Norton Ferris, Wiltshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.