Orthodontic practices near Old Cleeve
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Old Cleeve; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 14.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 14.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 15.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 15.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 16.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 16.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 16.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 16.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Cleeve with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 14.7 miles south-east; the next are Taunton (15.7 miles south-east) and Barry (16.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 15.7 miles south-east |
| Barry | 3 | 16.2 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.6 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 19.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Cleeve
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 17.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 17.4 miles north |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 17.2 miles south-east |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-east |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Cleeve 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,123 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.2% aged 16 to 24 and 19% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 824th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School — 2.5 miles West Somerset College — 4.0 miles Minehead Middle School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (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 | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 15 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 16 miles Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 5 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 Old Cleeve
From Old Cleeve the nearest practice is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 14.7 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (16.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Old Cleeve list clear aligners, the nearest 14.7 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 Old Cleeve are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 14.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Old Cleeve to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Cleeve
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Orthodontist in Old Cleeve: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Old Cleeve keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Old Cleeve and the wider Somerset area.
The local picture in Old Cleeve
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Old Cleeve sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.1% of residents under 16, Old Cleeve skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,123 residents in Old Cleeve's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Old Cleeve usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Old Cleeve attend schools such as Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School (2.5 miles) and West Somerset College (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Old Cleeve's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Old Cleeve sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Cleeve is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Old Cleeve
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Cleeve itself. The closest on record are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 15 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 16 miles away; and Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 16 miles away.
Old Cleeve at a glance
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Cleeve
Orthodontic treatment in Old Cleeve 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Old Cleeve
Treatment in Old Cleeve runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Old Cleeve
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Old Cleeve 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Old Cleeve
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Cleeve. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Cleeve
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Cleeve often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Cleeve?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Cleeve is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (15.7 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (15.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Cleeve?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Old Cleeve, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 14.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Cleeve?
The nearest practice to Old Cleeve that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 14.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Holton Dental Centre (16.2 miles) and East Quay Medical Centre (16.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Cleeve, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Cleeve, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.