Orthodontic practices near Raymond's Hill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Raymond's Hill; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 11.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 11.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 17.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 18.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 18.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 18.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 18.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 18.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 18.8 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Raymond's Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 11.5 miles north-east; the next are Budleigh Salterton (17.4 miles south-west) and Henlade (18.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 17.4 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 18.1 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.2 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 18.9 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Raymond's Hill
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), 18.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 18.2 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 18.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Raymond's Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 768 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,548 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 769th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Axe Valley Academy — 2.0 miles The Woodroffe School — 2.3 miles Colyton Grammar School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,627 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 12 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 17 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 6 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 Raymond's Hill
From Raymond's Hill the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 11.5 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (18.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Raymond's Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 17.4 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Raymond's Hill are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 18.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Raymond's Hill to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Raymond's Hill
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Raymond's Hill, 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 Devon and the surrounding area. Raymond's Hill — a small village with a population of around 768 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Raymond's Hill
With a population of roughly 768, Raymond's Hill is a small village within Devon. Just around 1 km south, Yawl is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Raymond's Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Raymond's Hill. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 17 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 18 miles away.
Raymond's Hill in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Raymond's Hill sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Raymond's Hill skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Raymond's Hill, 8% of the 2,548 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Devon, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Raymond's Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.6% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Raymond's Hill attend schools such as Axe Valley Academy (2.0 miles) and The Woodroffe School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Raymond's Hill among England's less deprived areas.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Yawl, Harcombe Bottom, Sector, Uplyme, Wyke Green, and Weycroft.
The Orthodontic Journey in Raymond's Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Raymond's Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Raymond's Hill
Treatment in Raymond's Hill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Raymond's Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Raymond's Hill has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Raymond's Hill — Local Context
Raymond's Hill has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Raymond's Hill sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Raymond's Hill skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 2,548 residents in Raymond's Hill's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Raymond's Hill; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 22.6% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Raymond's Hill are served by secondary schools including Axe Valley Academy (2.0 miles) and The Woodroffe School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Raymond's Hill among England's less deprived areas. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Raymond's Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 17 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 18 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Raymond's Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Raymond's Hill
These links help widen your research beyond Raymond's Hill, Devon if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Yawl, Harcombe Bottom, Sector, Uplyme, Wyke Green, and Weycroft.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Raymond's Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Raymond's Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Raymond's Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Raymond's Hill is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (17.4 miles) and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (18.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Raymond's Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Raymond's Hill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Raymond's Hill?
The nearest practice to Raymond's Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 18.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (18.2 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (18.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Raymond's Hill, Devon?
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 Raymond's Hill, Devon?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.