Orthodontic practices near Perry Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Perry Street; 1 practice within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 13.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 13.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 13.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 13.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 14.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 15.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Perry Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 7.5 miles north-east; the next are Henlade (13.1 miles north-west) and Taunton (13.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 13.1 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.2 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Perry Street
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), 13.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-west |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Perry Street 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,294 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,427 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 606th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 2.6 miles Axe Valley Academy — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,282 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 8 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 13 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 3 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 Perry Street
From Perry Street the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.5 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 13.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (13.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (25.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Perry Street list clear aligners, the nearest 13.2 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 Perry Street are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 13.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Perry Street to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Perry Street
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For a broader view, related location pages cover South Chard, Axeford Estate, Coombses, Tatworth, Holbear, and Tytherleigh as well as this one.
Perry Street in context
Perry Street is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Perry Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,294 residents in the neighbourhood around Perry Street, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Perry Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Perry Street attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (2.6 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Perry Street's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Perry Street among England's less deprived areas.
Local orthodontic signals in Perry Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Perry Street. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 13 miles away.
Perry Street in numbers
South Chard is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Perry Street.
All Orthodontic Options in Perry Street Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Perry Street 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Perry Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Perry Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Perry Street helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Perry Street
Every case in Perry Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Perry Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Perry Street
This section helps connect Perry Street, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including South Chard, Axeford Estate, Coombses, Tatworth, Holbear, and Tytherleigh.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Perry Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Perry Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Perry Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Perry Street is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (13.1 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Perry Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Perry Street, 1 practice within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Perry Street?
The nearest practice to Perry Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (13.2 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Perry Street, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Perry Street, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.