Orthodontic practices near Seavington st. Mary
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Seavington st. Mary, 4 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 8.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 9.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 11.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 11.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 12.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 12.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Seavington st. Mary with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 4.0 miles south-east; the next are Yeovil (8.9 miles east) and Henlade (11.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 4.0 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 8.9 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 16.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Seavington st. Mary
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), 11.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 16.7 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Seavington st. Mary 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 | 361 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,581 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 122 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 294th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 4.0 miles Stanchester Academy — 5.6 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 4 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 9 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Ile Dental Centre — 3 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 Seavington st. Mary
The nearest practice to Seavington st. Mary is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Seavington st. Mary list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 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 Seavington st. Mary are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Seavington st. Mary
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Orthodontist in Seavington st. Mary: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Seavington st. Mary understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset. Seavington st. Mary — a small village with a population of around 361 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Seavington st. Mary
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Seavington st. Mary itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 9 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Seavington st. Mary
ONS classifies Seavington st. Mary as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Seavington st. Mary's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Seavington st. Mary, 4.9% of the 1,581 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Seavington st. Mary attend schools such as Wadham School (4.0 miles) and Stanchester Academy (5.6 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Seavington st. Mary's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Seavington st. Mary is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Seavington st. Mary is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Seavington st. Michael, Shepton Beauchamp, Allowenshay, Compton Durville, Hinton St George, and Lopen if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Where Seavington st. Mary sits locally
With a population of roughly 361, Seavington st. Mary is a small village within Somerset. Just under 1 km east, Seavington st. Michael is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Seavington st. Mary
Many people in Seavington st. Mary delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Seavington st. Mary
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Seavington st. Mary
Seavington st. Mary has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Ile Dental Centre — is about 3 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, Seavington st. Mary sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Seavington st. Mary has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.9% of the 1,581 residents in Seavington st. Mary's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Seavington st. Mary attend schools such as Wadham School (4.0 miles) and Stanchester Academy (5.6 miles). Seavington st. Mary's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Seavington st. Mary's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Seavington st. Mary is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Seavington st. Mary
Patients in Seavington st. Mary have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Seavington st. Mary — Local Context
Seavington st. Mary has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Ile Dental Centre — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Seavington st. Mary is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Seavington st. Mary falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Seavington st. Mary skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Seavington st. Mary, 4.9% of the 1,581 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Seavington st. Mary are Wadham School (4.0 miles) and Stanchester Academy (5.6 miles). Seavington st. Mary's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Seavington st. Mary's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Seavington st. Mary is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Seavington st. Mary itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 9 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Seavington st. Mary. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Seavington st. Mary
If Seavington st. Mary, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Seavington st. Michael, Shepton Beauchamp, Allowenshay, Compton Durville, Hinton St George, and Lopen follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Seavington st. Mary
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Seavington st. Mary often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Seavington st. Mary?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Seavington st. Mary is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (8.9 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Seavington st. Mary?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Seavington st. Mary, 4 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Seavington st. Mary?
The nearest practice to Seavington st. Mary that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 11.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (11.2 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Seavington st. Mary, Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Seavington st. Mary, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.