Orthodontic practices near Plot Gate
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plot Gate; 4 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 9.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.1 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 15.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 15.5 miles 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 Plot Gate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 8.0 miles north; the next are Yeovil (9.9 miles south) and Bridgwater (15.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 8.0 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 9.9 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.2 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 15.5 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plot Gate
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), 18.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 8.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plot Gate 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,824 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 155 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 653rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Crispin School Academy — 4.5 miles St Dunstan's School — 5.1 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 8 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 10 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 15 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, 17 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 Plot Gate
The nearest practice to Plot Gate is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (18.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 12 of the practices around Plot Gate list clear aligners, the nearest 8 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 Plot Gate are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plot Gate to Somerset Orthodontist 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plot Gate
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Orthodontist in Plot Gate: Before booking anything in Plot Gate, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset.
Area profile for Plot Gate
By ONS classification, Plot Gate falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Plot Gate. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 1,824 residents in Plot Gate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Plot Gate usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Plot Gate are served by secondary schools including Crispin School Academy (4.5 miles) and St Dunstan's School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Plot Gate's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Plot Gate sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Plot Gate is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Barton Saint David, Baltonsborough, Keinton Mandeville, Ham Street, Lydford Fair Place, and Kingweston if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
About Plot Gate
The nearest other location we cover is Barton Saint David, under 1 km to the west.
What local practice data suggests in Plot Gate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Plot Gate itself. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 10 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 15 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Plot Gate
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Plot Gate can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Plot Gate
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Plot Gate
Orthodontic treatment in Plot Gate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Plot Gate
Every case in Plot Gate 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 Plot Gate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plot Gate
This section helps connect Plot Gate, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Barton Saint David, Baltonsborough, Keinton Mandeville, Ham Street, Lydford Fair Place, and Kingweston follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Plot Gate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plot Gate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plot Gate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plot Gate is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Priory Dental (8.0 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plot Gate?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plot Gate, 4 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plot Gate?
The nearest practice to Plot Gate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (8.0 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plot Gate, 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 Plot Gate, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.