Orthodontic practices near Pibsbury
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pibsbury; 4 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 10.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 11.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 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 Pibsbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 8.8 miles south-east; the next are Bridgwater (10.0 miles north-west) and Crewkerne (10.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.1 miles south |
| Taunton | 5 | 11.6 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 11.7 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pibsbury
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), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pibsbury 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,780 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 331 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 705th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huish Episcopi Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,192 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 — 9 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 10 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | The Bow Dental Centre — 1 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 Pibsbury
From Pibsbury the nearest practice is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 8.8 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Pibsbury list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pibsbury are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, 10 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 Pibsbury to Yeovil Dental Access Centre is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pibsbury
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Orthodontist in Pibsbury: This page was put together for people in Pibsbury who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Pibsbury with the wider Somerset area.
Pibsbury in context
Pibsbury's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Pibsbury falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Pibsbury's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pibsbury, 5.4% of the 1,780 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pibsbury; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Pibsbury are Huish Episcopi Academy (0.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Pibsbury's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Pibsbury sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pibsbury is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Muchelney, Pict's Hill, Wagg, Huish Episcopi, Pitney, and Wearne if you are weighing up more than one location.
A quick look at Pibsbury
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Pict's Hill, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Pibsbury
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pibsbury itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 9 miles away; Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Pibsbury Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pibsbury has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Pibsbury — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Pibsbury directly, though The Bow Dental Centre (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pibsbury sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.4% of Pibsbury's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 1,780 residents in Pibsbury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Pibsbury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Pibsbury are served by secondary schools including Huish Episcopi Academy (0.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Pibsbury's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Pibsbury among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pibsbury is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pibsbury itself. The nearest we do hold are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 9 miles away; Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 10 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pibsbury
Orthodontic treatment in Pibsbury 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pibsbury
Treatment in Pibsbury runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pibsbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pibsbury
This section helps connect Pibsbury, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Muchelney, Pict's Hill, Wagg, Huish Episcopi, Pitney, and Wearne follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pibsbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pibsbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pibsbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pibsbury is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (9.1 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pibsbury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pibsbury, 4 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pibsbury?
The nearest practice to Pibsbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 10.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include East Quay Medical Centre (11.4 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pibsbury, Somerset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pibsbury, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.