Orthodontic practices near Pymore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pymore; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 13.6 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 13.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 14.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 14.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 15.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.0 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 Pymore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 9.5 miles north; the next are Dorchester (13.6 miles east) and Yeovil (14.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 9.5 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 13.6 miles east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.3 miles north |
| Weymouth | 3 | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 23.0 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 23.0 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 Pymore
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 13.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pymore 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,057 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 | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 737 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 345th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 0.2 miles Beaminster School — 4.5 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 — 14 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 14 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 |
| Nearest general dentist | Crewkerne Dental Care — 9 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 Pymore
From Pymore the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 9.5 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (23 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around Pymore list clear aligners, the nearest 13.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pymore are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 13.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pymore 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 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 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 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pymore
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pymore, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dorset and the surrounding area.
The local picture in Pymore
Officially, Pymore is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Pymore falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Pymore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,057 residents in the neighbourhood around Pymore, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pymore; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Pymore are served by secondary schools including The Sir John Colfox Academy (0.2 miles) and Beaminster School (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pymore's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Pymore's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local treatment availability around Pymore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pymore. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away; Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 14 miles away; and Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 14 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Coneygar, Wooth, Bradpole, Dottery, Bridport, and Court Orchard.
Facts about Pymore
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Coneygar, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pymore
Many people in Pymore delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pymore
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Orthodontic Treatments in Pymore
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pymore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pymore — 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 Pymore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pymore
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Pymore, Dorset, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Coneygar, Wooth, Bradpole, Dottery, Bridport, and Court Orchard for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pymore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pymore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pymore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pymore is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 9.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (13.6 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pymore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pymore, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pymore?
The nearest practice to Pymore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 13.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (23.0 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (23.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pymore, Dorset?
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 Pymore, Dorset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.