Orthodontic practices near Sem Hill
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Sem Hill; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 14.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 14.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 14.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 14.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 15.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 15.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (149 reviews) |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 15.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ahmed GiaziriSalisbury | 16.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Mid-Wessex OrthodonticsSalisbury | 16.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.0 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sem Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 14.5 miles north-west; the next are Salisbury (15.6 miles east) and Trowbridge (19.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 14.5 miles north-west |
| Salisbury | 8 | 15.6 miles east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 19.7 miles north |
| Ringwood | 1 | 20.9 miles south-east |
| Broadstone | 2 | 21.3 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 21.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sem Hill
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), 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarum Dental PracticeSalisbury | 5.0 (165 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Fisherton Dental CareSalisbury | 5.0 (149 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| The Private Treatment CentreSalisbury | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
| Salisbury Orthodontics LtdSalisbury | 4.9 (210 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sem Hill 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 | 552nd 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 — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shaftesbury School — 2.8 miles Gillingham School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 782 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 — 14 miles Fisherton Dental Care, Salisbury — 16 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 20 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 Sem Hill
The nearest practice to Sem Hill is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 14.5 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Fisherton Dental Care (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (16 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Sem Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 15.1 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 Sem Hill 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, 14.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sem Hill 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 380 to 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 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 Sem Hill
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Area profile for Sem Hill
Sem Hill — 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. With just 13.8% of residents under 16, Sem Hill skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,140 residents in Sem Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Sem Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Sem Hill attend schools such as Shaftesbury School (2.8 miles) and Gillingham School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Sem Hill's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Sem Hill close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Sem Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
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About Sem Hill
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Local treatment availability around Sem Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Sem Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14 miles away; Fisherton Dental Care in Salisbury, about 16 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sem Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Sem Hill 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sem Hill
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Sem Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Sem Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sem Hill
No orthodontic practice covers Sem Hill directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Sem Hill's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Sem Hill sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Sem Hill has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.8% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,140 residents in Sem Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. Sem Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Sem Hill attend schools such as Shaftesbury School (2.8 miles) and Gillingham School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sem Hill's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). Sem Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sem Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sem Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sem Hill
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Sem Hill, Wiltshire. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Semley, Gutch Common, Wincombe, Donhead St Mary, Barkers Hill, and East Knoyle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sem Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sem Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sem Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sem Hill is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (14.6 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (14.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sem Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sem Hill, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 14.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sem Hill?
The nearest practice to Sem Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 14.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (16.0 miles) and Sarum Dental Practice (16.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sem Hill, Wiltshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sem Hill, Wiltshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.