Orthodontic practices near Plot Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plot Street; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Priory Dental in Mendip, 5.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory DentalMendip | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 12.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 12.8 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 15.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 15.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plot Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 5.2 miles north; the next are Yeovil (12.7 miles south) and Bridgwater (15.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 5.2 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 12.7 miles south |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 15.6 miles west |
| Frome | 4 | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.2 miles south |
| Taunton | 1 | 20.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plot Street
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), 15.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 5.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plot 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 388th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Dunstan's School — 3.6 miles Crispin School Academy — 4.0 miles The Blue School — 5.7 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 | Priory Dental, Mendip — 5 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 13 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 15 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 Street
The nearest practice to Plot Street is Priory Dental in Mendip, 5.2 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (20.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Plot Street list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Plot Street are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plot Street to Priory Dental is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plot Street
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Orthodontist in Plot Street: This page was put together for people in Plot Street who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset.
Facts about Plot Street
The nearest other location we cover is Coxbridge, under 1 km to the west.
Plot Street in context
By ONS classification, Plot Street falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Plot Street falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Plot Street's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 2,101 residents in Plot Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Plot Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Plot Street are served by secondary schools including St Dunstan's School (3.6 miles) and Crispin School Academy (4.0 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Plot Street's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Plot Street close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Plot Street is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Plot Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Plot Street. The closest on record are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 5 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 13 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 16 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Coxbridge, West Bradley, West Pennard, Baltonsborough, Ham Street, and Laverley.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Plot Street
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Plot Street
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The Orthodontic Journey in Plot Street
Orthodontic treatment in Plot Street 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Plot Street
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Plot Street. Plot Street is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Plot Street. Census data puts 15.1% of Plot Street's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,101 residents in the neighbourhood around Plot Street, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plot Street; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Plot Street are served by secondary schools including St Dunstan's School (3.6 miles) and Crispin School Academy (4.0 miles). Plot Street's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Plot Street is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Plot Street is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Plot Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Plot Street
These links help widen your research beyond Plot Street, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Coxbridge, West Bradley, West Pennard, Baltonsborough, Ham Street, and Laverley can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plot Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plot Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plot Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plot Street is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 5.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (5.3 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plot Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plot Street, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plot Street?
The nearest practice to Plot Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 5.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (5.3 miles) and East Quay Medical Centre (15.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plot Street, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plot Street, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.