Orthodontic practices near Silton
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Silton; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 11.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 11.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 12.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 16.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 16.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 16.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 17.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Silton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 11.5 miles north; the next are Yeovil (16.2 miles south-west) and Mendip (17.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 11.5 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 16.2 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 18.8 miles north |
| Salisbury | 7 | 22.0 miles east |
| Bath | 12 | 22.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Silton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 12.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Silton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 19.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 63 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 Dorset | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 2.4 miles King Arthur's School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 12 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Silton
From Silton the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 11.5 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (18.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (22.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Silton list clear aligners, the nearest 12 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Silton are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Silton to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 25 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 300 to 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Silton
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About Silton
The nearest other location we cover is Milton on Stour, around 1 km to the east.
Local provider signals in Silton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Silton itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 18 miles away.
Area profile for Silton
Silton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Silton sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Silton skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,996 residents in Silton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. Silton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Silton are served by secondary schools including Gillingham School (2.4 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Silton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Silton'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 Silton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Silton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Silton can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Silton 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Silton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Silton helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Silton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Silton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Silton
This part of the page places Silton, Dorset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Milton on Stour, Bourton, Zeals, Colesbrook, Peacemarsh, and Eccliffe may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Silton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Silton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Silton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Silton is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 11.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (11.6 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Silton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Silton, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Silton?
The nearest practice to Silton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 11.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (17.9 miles) and Priory Dental (17.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Silton, Dorset?
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 Silton, Dorset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.