Orthodontic practices near Puddle Town
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Puddle Town, 4 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 1.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 1.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 15.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 16.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 17.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 17.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Puddle Town with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 1.5 miles west; the next are Yeovil (6.3 miles north-east) and Henlade (15.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 1.5 miles west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.0 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 18.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Puddle Town
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), 16.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 19.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Puddle Town 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,301 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 71st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 1.1 miles Stanchester Academy — 4.6 miles Beaminster School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 763 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 2 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 6 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 16 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 Puddle Town
Puddle Town is 1.5 miles from Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (16 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Puddle Town list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Puddle Town are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 15.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Puddle Town
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Orthodontist in Puddle Town: This page was put together for people in Puddle Town 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.
Puddle Town in context
ONS classifies Puddle Town as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Puddle Town falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 14.3% of Puddle Town's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,301 residents in the neighbourhood around Puddle Town, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Puddle Town attend schools such as Wadham School (1.1 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Puddle Town's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Puddle Town's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Puddle Town is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away.
Facts about Puddle Town
The nearest other location we cover is Haselbury Plucknett, under 1 km to the east.
Useful local orthodontic context for Puddle Town
There is no orthodontist on our records in Puddle Town itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 2 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 6 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 16 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Haselbury Plucknett, North Perrott, Furringdons Cross, Middle Chinnock, West Chinnock, and Broadshard are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Puddle Town
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Puddle Town can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Puddle Town — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Puddle Town vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Puddle Town 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 Puddle Town. 14.3% of Puddle Town's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Puddle Town, 5.9% of the 1,301 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Puddle Town are served by secondary schools including Wadham School (1.1 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Puddle Town's Local Authority. Puddle Town's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Puddle Town is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 40 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Puddle Town itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 2 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 6 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Puddle Town
Orthodontic treatment in Puddle Town 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Puddle Town
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Puddle Town — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Puddle Town. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Puddle Town
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Puddle Town, Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Haselbury Plucknett, North Perrott, Furringdons Cross, Middle Chinnock, West Chinnock, and Broadshard.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Puddle Town
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Puddle Town often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Puddle Town?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Puddle Town is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 1.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (6.3 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Puddle Town?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Puddle Town, 4 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Puddle Town?
The nearest practice to Puddle Town that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 15.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (16.0 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (18.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Puddle Town, 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 Puddle Town, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.