Orthodontic practices near Semley
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Semley; 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 Semley 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 Semley
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.
Semley 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 Semley
From Semley the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 14.5 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Fisherton Dental Care (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (16 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Semley 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 Semley 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 Semley 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 Semley
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Local provider signals in Semley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Semley 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.
The local picture in Semley
Semley is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Semley. Semley's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,140 residents in the neighbourhood around Semley, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Semley; the nearest is about 15 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Semley are Shaftesbury School (2.8 miles) and Gillingham School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Semley's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. Semley sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Semley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Semley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Semley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Semley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Semley 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 Semley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Semley, 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 Semley?
The nearest practice to Semley 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 Semley, Wiltshire?
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 Semley, Wiltshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.