Orthodontic practices near Odcombe
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Odcombe, 4 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 2.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 2.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 5.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 17.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 17.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 17.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 18.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Odcombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 2.5 miles north-east; the next are Crewkerne (5.1 miles south-west) and Taunton (17.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 17.0 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 17.1 miles west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 17.7 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 18.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Odcombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 17.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 17.0 miles west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 19.3 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 19.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Odcombe 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 |
| Population | 759 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,302 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 191 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 158th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stanchester Academy — 2.0 miles Preston School Academy — 2.2 miles Westfield Academy — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,845 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 | Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 2 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 5 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 17 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 19 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 Odcombe
Odcombe is 2.5 miles from Yeovil Dental Access Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (17 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Odcombe list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Odcombe are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, 17 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Odcombe
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Orthodontist in Odcombe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Odcombe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset. Odcombe — a small village with a population of around 759 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Odcombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Odcombe. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 2 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 5 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 17 miles away.
About Odcombe
Odcombe has a population of around 759, making it a small village within Somerset. Just around 1 km north-east, Brympton d'Evercy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Odcombe
Odcombe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Odcombe has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,302 residents in Odcombe's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Odcombe has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Odcombe are served by secondary schools including Stanchester Academy (2.0 miles) and Preston School Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Odcombe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Odcombe close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Odcombe is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Brympton d'Evercy, West Coker, East Chinnock, Hardington Moor, Houndstone, and Lufton.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Odcombe
The orthodontic landscape in Odcombe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Odcombe
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Odcombe — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Odcombe
Orthodontic treatment in Odcombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Odcombe
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Odcombe. Odcombe is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.2% of Odcombe's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Odcombe, 5.6% of the 1,302 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Odcombe is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Odcombe are Stanchester Academy (2.0 miles) and Preston School Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Odcombe's Local Authority. Odcombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Odcombe is about 37 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Odcombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Odcombe
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Odcombe, Somerset. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Brympton d'Evercy, West Coker, East Chinnock, Hardington Moor, Houndstone, and Lufton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Odcombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Odcombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Odcombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Odcombe is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 2.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (2.8 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Odcombe?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Odcombe, 4 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Odcombe?
The nearest practice to Odcombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 17.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (17.1 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (17.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Odcombe, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Odcombe, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.