Orthodontic practices near Peacemarsh
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Peacemarsh; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 12.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 12.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 12.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 12.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 17.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 17.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 19.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Peacemarsh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 12.3 miles north; the next are Yeovil (17.0 miles south-west) and Trowbridge (19.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 12.3 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 19.2 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 19.3 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 20.7 miles east |
| Bath | 11 | 23.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Peacemarsh
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 12.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 12.4 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Peacemarsh at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,270 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 154 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 442nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 1.0 miles Shaftesbury School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 12 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 17 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Peacemarsh
From Peacemarsh the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.3 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (19.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (21.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Peacemarsh list clear aligners, the nearest 12.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Peacemarsh are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Peacemarsh to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 25 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 320 to 640 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Peacemarsh
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Orthodontist in Peacemarsh: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Peacemarsh understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Dorset.
Area profile for Peacemarsh
Peacemarsh is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Peacemarsh. Peacemarsh's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,270 residents in Peacemarsh's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Peacemarsh usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Peacemarsh attend schools such as Gillingham School (1.0 miles) and Shaftesbury School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Peacemarsh's Local Authority. Peacemarsh falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Peacemarsh is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Facts about Peacemarsh
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Practice data for Peacemarsh
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Peacemarsh itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 17 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Peacemarsh
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Peacemarsh has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Peacemarsh
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Peacemarsh — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Peacemarsh
Many people in Peacemarsh delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Peacemarsh
No orthodontic practice covers Peacemarsh directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 5 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Peacemarsh is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,270 residents in the neighbourhood around Peacemarsh, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Peacemarsh; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Peacemarsh are served by secondary schools including Gillingham School (1.0 miles) and Shaftesbury School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Peacemarsh's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Peacemarsh's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Peacemarsh is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Peacemarsh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Peacemarsh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Peacemarsh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Peacemarsh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Peacemarsh is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (12.4 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (12.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Peacemarsh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Peacemarsh, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 12.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Peacemarsh?
The nearest practice to Peacemarsh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 12.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (19.2 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (19.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Peacemarsh, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Peacemarsh, Dorset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.