Orthodontic practices near Pottle Street
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pottle Street, 4 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 4.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 4.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 5.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 5.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 15.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 15.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 16.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pottle Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 4.9 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (11.6 miles north) and Bath (15.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 4.9 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 11.6 miles north |
| Bath | 15 | 15.9 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 16.7 miles west |
| Corsham | 1 | 19.2 miles north |
| Salisbury | 5 | 21.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pottle Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 16.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 16.3 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 16.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pottle Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,320 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Wiltshire | 236th closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingdown School — 5.4 miles Selwood Academy — 5.5 miles Oakfield Academy — 5.6 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 5 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 12 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 24 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 Pottle Street
Pottle Street is 4.9 miles from Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (21.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Pottle Street list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Pottle Street are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pottle Street
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Pottle Street in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pottle Street sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.2% of Pottle Street's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,320 residents in Pottle Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pottle Street attend schools such as Kingdown School (5.4 miles) and Selwood Academy (5.5 miles). Pottle Street's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Pottle Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Pottle Street is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Pottle Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pottle Street itself. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 5 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 12 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 16 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Horningsham, Maiden Bradley, Longleat, East Woodlands, Norton Ferris, and Chapel Barton if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local context for Pottle Street
Horningsham is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Pottle Street.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pottle Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pottle Street 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pottle Street
Orthodontic practices in and around Pottle Street vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pottle Street sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.2% of Pottle Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,320 residents in the neighbourhood around Pottle Street, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Pottle Street are Kingdown School (5.4 miles) and Selwood Academy (5.5 miles). Pottle Street's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Pottle Street is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pottle Street is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Pottle Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pottle Street has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pottle Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pottle Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pottle Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pottle Street
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Pottle Street, Wiltshire. For a broader comparison, pages for Horningsham, Maiden Bradley, Longleat, East Woodlands, Norton Ferris, and Chapel Barton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pottle Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pottle Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pottle Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pottle Street is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 4.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pottle Street?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pottle Street, 4 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pottle Street?
The nearest practice to Pottle Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 5.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (11.6 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (16.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pottle Street, Wiltshire?
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 Pottle Street, Wiltshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.