Orthodontic practices near Rew
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Rew; 2 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 9.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 9.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 9.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 16.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Rew with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 9.5 miles south; the next are Yeovil (11.1 miles north-west) and Crewkerne (16.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 9.5 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 16.0 miles west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 16.0 miles south |
| Poole | 8 | 20.2 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 20.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rew
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 9.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 16.0 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 16.0 miles west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rew 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,090 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% 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 | 7.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| 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 | Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 10 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 11 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 16 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 9 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 Rew
The nearest practice to Rew is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 9.5 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (21.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (20.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Rew list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rew are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 9.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rew to Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic 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 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rew
Dorset12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Rew
Orthodontist in Rew: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Rew often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Dorset.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Buckland Newton, Duntish, Sharnhill Green, Woolford's Water, Brockhampton Green, and Wootton Glanville.
Where Rew sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Buckland Newton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Rew
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Rew itself. The nearest recorded are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 10 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 16 miles away.
What official data says about Rew
Rew's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Rew sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.1% of Rew's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,090 residents in the neighbourhood around Rew, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rew; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Rew's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Rew close to the England median.
Orthodontic Treatments in Rew
The orthodontic landscape in Rew offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Rew
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Rew
Starting orthodontic treatment in Rew can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Rew
Treatment in Rew runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rew. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rew
This part of the page places Rew, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Buckland Newton, Duntish, Sharnhill Green, Woolford's Water, Brockhampton Green, and Wootton Glanville.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Rew
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rew often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rew?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rew is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 9.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (9.5 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rew?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rew, 2 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rew?
The nearest practice to Rew that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 9.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include POOLE ORTHODONTICS LTD (20.6 miles) and Dorset Dental Clinic (21.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rew, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Rew, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.