Orthodontic practices near Queen Camel
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Queen Camel; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 5.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 5.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 5.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 13.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 13.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 13.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 13.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 18.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Queen Camel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 5.7 miles south-west; the next are Crewkerne (13.2 miles south-west) and Mendip (13.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.2 miles north |
| Frome | 4 | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 19.1 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 21.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Queen Camel
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 18.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 13.2 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 13.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Queen Camel 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 |
| Population | 574 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 433rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckler's Mead School — 4.8 miles The Gryphon School — 5.1 miles Westfield Academy — 5.8 miles |
| 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 6 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 13 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 |
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 Queen Camel
The nearest practice to Queen Camel is Yeovil Hospital, 5.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (21.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Queen Camel list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Queen Camel are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 13.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Queen Camel to Yeovil Hospital 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Queen Camel
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Orthodontist in Queen Camel: People weighing up braces or aligners in Queen Camel can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Queen Camel with the wider Somerset area. Queen Camel — a small village with a population of around 574 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Queen Camel
Queen Camel's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Queen Camel falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.7% of Queen Camel's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Queen Camel, 11.6% of the 1,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Queen Camel; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Queen Camel are served by secondary schools including Buckler's Mead School (4.8 miles) and The Gryphon School (5.1 miles). Queen Camel's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Queen Camel's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Queen Camel is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What we know about practices near Queen Camel
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Queen Camel itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 6 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 13 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Eyewell, Camel Hill, Marston Magna, West Camel, Weston Bampfylde, and Sparkford as well as this one.
Where Queen Camel sits locally
Queen Camel has a population of around 574, making it a small village within Somerset. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Eyewell, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Queen Camel
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Queen Camel helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Queen Camel
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Queen Camel follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Queen Camel
The orthodontic landscape in Queen Camel offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Queen Camel
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Queen Camel — 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 Queen Camel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Queen Camel
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Queen Camel, Somerset with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Eyewell, Camel Hill, Marston Magna, West Camel, Weston Bampfylde, and Sparkford can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Queen Camel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Queen Camel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Queen Camel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Queen Camel is Yeovil Hospital, about 5.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (5.8 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Queen Camel?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Queen Camel, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Queen Camel?
The nearest practice to Queen Camel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (13.2 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (18.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Queen Camel, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Queen Camel, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.