Orthodontic practices near Norton St Philip
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Norton St Philip, 20 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 4.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 6.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 6.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Norton St Philip with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 4.6 miles south; the next are Trowbridge (5.2 miles east) and Bath (6.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 4.6 miles south |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 5.2 miles east |
| Bath | 15 | 6.0 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 2 | 13.7 miles north-west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 13.9 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 Norton St Philip
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 14.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Norton St Philip 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 556 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,215 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Somerset | 340th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Frome Community College — 4.0 miles Ralph Allen School — 4.4 miles Selwood Academy — 4.4 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 | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 5 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 5 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 56 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 St Philip
The nearest practice to Norton St Philip is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Norton St Philip list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Norton St Philip are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Norton St Philip
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Orthodontist in Norton St Philip: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Norton St Philip? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset. Norton St Philip — a small village with a population of around 556 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Norton St Philip
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Norton St Philip itself. The closest on record are Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 5 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Hinton Charterhouse, Woolverton, Tellisford, Farleigh Hungerford, Pipehouse, and Limpley Stoke as well as this one.
Local context for Norton St Philip
Norton St Philip is home to around 556 people, classing it as a small village within Somerset. Just around 2 km east, Tellisford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Norton St Philip
By ONS classification, Norton St Philip falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Norton St Philip's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,215 residents in the neighbourhood around Norton St Philip, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Norton St Philip attend schools such as Frome Community College (4.0 miles) and Ralph Allen School (4.4 miles). Norton St Philip's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Norton St Philip sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Norton St Philip is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Norton St Philip
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Norton St Philip has the full spectrum of options. 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 St Philip — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Norton St Philip vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Norton St Philip is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Norton St Philip falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Norton St Philip, 6.1% of the 2,215 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Norton St Philip are Frome Community College (4.0 miles) and Ralph Allen School (4.4 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Norton St Philip's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Norton St Philip's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Norton St Philip is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Norton St Philip itself. The nearest we do hold are Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 5 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Norton St Philip
Orthodontic treatment in Norton St Philip is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Norton St Philip
Treatment in Norton St Philip 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 Norton St Philip. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Norton St Philip
If Norton St Philip, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hinton Charterhouse, Woolverton, Tellisford, Farleigh Hungerford, Pipehouse, and Limpley Stoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Norton St Philip
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Norton St Philip often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Norton St Philip?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Norton St Philip is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 4.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Grants House Dentistry (4.7 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Norton St Philip?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Norton St Philip, 20 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Norton St Philip?
The nearest practice to Norton St Philip that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (5.2 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Norton St Philip, 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 Norton St Philip, Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.