Orthodontic practices near Sea
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sea; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 6.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 9.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 9.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 10.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 12.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sea with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 6.2 miles east; the next are Henlade (9.4 miles north-west) and Taunton (9.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 6.2 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 12.5 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 13.6 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 13.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sea
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), 9.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 15.4 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.
Sea 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,278 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 114 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 474th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 2.8 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 — 6 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 9 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 | Ile Dental Centre — 2 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 Sea
From Sea the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 6.2 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 (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (27.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Sea list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 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 Sea are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 9.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sea 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sea
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Orthodontist in Sea: This page was put together for people in Sea who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset.
Sea in context
By ONS classification, Sea falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Sea falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Sea's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,278 residents in Sea's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Sea; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Sea are served by secondary schools including Holyrood Academy (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Sea's Local Authority. Sea sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local snapshot of Sea
Knowle St Giles is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Sea.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Knowle St Giles, Donyatt, Chaffcombe, Cricket Malherbie, Dowlish Ford, and Moolham.
Local provider signals in Sea
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sea itself. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 6 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 9 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Sea
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sea helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sea
No orthodontic practice covers Sea directly, though Ile Dental Centre (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Sea sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Sea's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,278 residents in the neighbourhood around Sea, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Sea has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Sea are Holyrood Academy (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sea's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Sea close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Sea
The orthodontic landscape in Sea offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Sea — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Sea itself; the nearest dentist, Ile Dental Centre, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Sea is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Sea's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,278 residents in Sea's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Sea usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Sea are Holyrood Academy (2.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sea's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Sea is roughly mid-table for England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sea itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 6 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 9 miles away; and Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 10 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 Sea. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sea
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Sea, Somerset with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Knowle St Giles, Donyatt, Chaffcombe, Cricket Malherbie, Dowlish Ford, and Moolham follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sea
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sea often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sea is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (9.4 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sea?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sea, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sea?
The nearest practice to Sea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 9.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (9.5 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sea, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sea, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.