Orthodontic practices near Pudleigh
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pudleigh; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 9.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 9.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 10.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 10.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 12.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pudleigh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 7.7 miles east; the next are Henlade (9.6 miles north-west) and Taunton (9.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.6 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 14.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pudleigh
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), 9.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 16.6 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pudleigh 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,390 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 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 Somerset | 627th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,282 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 — 8 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 10 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — under a mile |
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 Pudleigh
From Pudleigh the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 7.7 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (25.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Pudleigh list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pudleigh are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 9.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pudleigh to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 15 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pudleigh
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Orthodontist in Pudleigh: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Pudleigh understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset.
Pudleigh in context
Pudleigh is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Pudleigh has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,390 residents in Pudleigh's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Pudleigh usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Pudleigh are served by secondary schools including Holyrood Academy (1.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pudleigh's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Pudleigh is roughly mid-table for England.
Practice signals around Pudleigh
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pudleigh itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 10 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 10 miles away.
A quick look at Pudleigh
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pudleigh
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pudleigh
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The Orthodontic Journey in Pudleigh
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pudleigh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pudleigh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pudleigh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pudleigh is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 7.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (9.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pudleigh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pudleigh, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pudleigh?
The nearest practice to Pudleigh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 9.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (9.7 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pudleigh, Somerset?
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 Pudleigh, Somerset?
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.