Orthodontic practices near Pendomer
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Pendomer, 4 practices within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, 4.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 5.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 16.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 19.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 19.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pendomer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 4.1 miles north-east; the next are Crewkerne (5.0 miles west) and Dorchester (16.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 16.0 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 20.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pendomer
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), 19.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 5.0 miles west |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 (352 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pendomer 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,474 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 54 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 306th 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% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Preston School Academy — 3.9 miles Westfield Academy — 4.3 miles Wadham School — 4.6 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 | Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 4 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 5 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 8 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 Pendomer
The nearest practice to Pendomer is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 8.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (19 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Pendomer list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 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 Pendomer are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 16.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pendomer
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Orthodontist in Pendomer: Before booking anything in Pendomer, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Somerset and the surrounding area.
Local context for Pendomer
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Hardington Mandeville, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lyatts, Hardington Mandeville, Hardington Marsh, Hardington Moor, Halstock, and Higher Halstock Leigh may also help.
What we know about practices near Pendomer
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pendomer itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 4 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 5 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 16 miles away.
Pendomer in context
ONS classifies Pendomer as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Pendomer's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,474 residents in the neighbourhood around Pendomer, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pendomer is better served than 56% of towns in England. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Pendomer are Preston School Academy (3.9 miles) and Westfield Academy (4.3 miles). Pendomer's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Pendomer close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pendomer is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pendomer
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pendomer can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Pendomer — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pendomer
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pendomer has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Pendomer — Local Context
Provision in Pendomer varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Pendomer is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Pendomer's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,474 residents in Pendomer's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Pendomer has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pendomer attend schools such as Preston School Academy (3.9 miles) and Westfield Academy (4.3 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Pendomer's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Pendomer close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pendomer is about 40 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pendomer. The nearest recorded are Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 4 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 5 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 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 Pendomer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pendomer
If Pendomer, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Lyatts, Hardington Mandeville, Hardington Marsh, Hardington Moor, Halstock, and Higher Halstock Leigh follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pendomer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pendomer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pendomer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pendomer is Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 4.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (4.1 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pendomer?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Pendomer, 4 practices within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pendomer?
The nearest practice to Pendomer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (19.0 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (19.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pendomer, 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 Pendomer, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.