Orthodontic practices near Sedgehill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Sedgehill; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 13.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 13.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 13.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 13.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 16.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 17.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 17.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 17.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sedgehill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 13.3 miles north-west; the next are Salisbury (16.8 miles east) and Trowbridge (18.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 16.8 miles east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 18.9 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 20.6 miles west |
| Ringwood | 1 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 22.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sedgehill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Sarum Dental Practice in Salisbury (5.0 from 165 reviews), 17.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 17.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sedgehill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,140 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% 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 | 34 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 541st closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 3.2 miles Gillingham School — 3.5 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 13 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 17 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Sedgehill
The nearest practice to Sedgehill is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 13.3 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (16.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (17.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Sedgehill list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sedgehill are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 13.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sedgehill to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 30 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 350 to 690 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £310 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 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 Sedgehill
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What we know about practices near Sedgehill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sedgehill itself. The closest on record are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 13 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 17 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 19 miles away.
What official data says about Sedgehill
Sedgehill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Sedgehill skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,140 residents in the neighbourhood around Sedgehill, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Sedgehill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Sedgehill attend schools such as Shaftesbury School (3.2 miles) and Gillingham School (3.5 miles). Sedgehill's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Sedgehill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sedgehill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Local context for Sedgehill
The nearest other location we cover is Huggler's Hole, around 1 km to the south-west.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sedgehill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Sedgehill has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Sedgehill offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sedgehill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sedgehill helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sedgehill
There's no orthodontist on record in Sedgehill itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Sedgehill — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Sedgehill's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,140 residents in Sedgehill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. People in Sedgehill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Sedgehill are Shaftesbury School (3.2 miles) and Gillingham School (3.5 miles). Sedgehill's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Sedgehill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Sedgehill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sedgehill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sedgehill
These local links are here for anyone comparing Sedgehill, Wiltshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Huggler's Hole, Sedgehill Corner, East Knoyle, Sem Hill, Semley, and Motcombe may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sedgehill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sedgehill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sedgehill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sedgehill is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 13.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (13.4 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sedgehill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sedgehill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 13.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sedgehill?
The nearest practice to Sedgehill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 13.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (17.2 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (17.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sedgehill, Wiltshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sedgehill, Wiltshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.