Orthodontic practices near Powerstock
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Powerstock; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 9.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 11.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 12.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 13.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.0 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Powerstock with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 9.7 miles north-west; the next are Dorchester (11.2 miles east) and Yeovil (12.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 11.2 miles east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 12.9 miles north |
| Weymouth | 3 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 24.1 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 24.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Powerstock
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 11.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 11.3 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Powerstock at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,747 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 | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 359th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 2.7 miles Beaminster School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 756 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 11 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 13 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 9 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 Powerstock
From Powerstock the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.7 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 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (24.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 8 of the practices around Powerstock list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Powerstock are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 11.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Powerstock to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
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Area profile for Powerstock
Powerstock — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Powerstock's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,747 residents in the neighbourhood around Powerstock, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Powerstock has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Powerstock attend schools such as The Sir John Colfox Academy (2.7 miles) and Beaminster School (4.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Powerstock's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Powerstock sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice signals around Powerstock
There is no orthodontist on our records in Powerstock itself. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away; Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 11 miles away; and Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 13 miles away.
Local snapshot of Powerstock
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Orthodontic Treatments in Powerstock
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Powerstock
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Frequently Asked Questions in Powerstock
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Powerstock often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Powerstock?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Powerstock is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 9.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (11.2 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Powerstock?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Powerstock, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Powerstock?
The nearest practice to Powerstock that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (24.1 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (24.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Powerstock, Dorset?
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 Powerstock, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.