Orthodontic practices near Selworthy
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Selworthy; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 17.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 17.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 18.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 18.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 18.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 18.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 18.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 20.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selworthy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barry, 17.2 miles north-east; the next are Cowbridge (17.9 miles north) and South Molton (18.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 3 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 17.9 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 18.4 miles south-west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 20.2 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 21.2 miles south-east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 21.4 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 Selworthy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 18.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 17.9 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 18.4 miles south-west |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 4.9 (40 reviews) | 18.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Selworthy 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 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,068 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 848th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minehead Middle School — 3.4 miles West Somerset College — 3.9 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 | Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 17 miles Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 18 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor 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 Selworthy
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Selworthy; the nearest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.2 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (18 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Selworthy list clear aligners, the nearest 17.2 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 Selworthy are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Selworthy to Holton Dental Centre is roughly 40 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 450 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Selworthy
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Selworthy, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset.
Useful local orthodontic context for Selworthy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Selworthy. The closest on record are Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17 miles away; Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 18 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 18 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Holnicote, Allerford, Luccombe, Tivington, West Myne, and Wydon if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local context for Selworthy
The nearest other location we cover is Holnicote, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Selworthy
Selworthy's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Selworthy. With just 10.3% of residents under 16, Selworthy skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Selworthy, 4.7% of the 2,068 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Selworthy usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Selworthy are Minehead Middle School (3.4 miles) and West Somerset College (3.9 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Selworthy's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Selworthy is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Selworthy is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 26 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Selworthy
Starting orthodontic treatment in Selworthy can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Selworthy runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Selworthy
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Selworthy 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Selworthy
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Selworthy practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selworthy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Selworthy
This part of the page places Selworthy, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Holnicote, Allerford, Luccombe, Tivington, West Myne, and Wydon can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Selworthy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selworthy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selworthy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selworthy is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (17.9 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (18.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selworthy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Selworthy, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barry, 17.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selworthy?
The nearest practice to Selworthy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (17.9 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (18.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selworthy, Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Selworthy, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.