Orthodontic practices near Simonsbath
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Simonsbath; 1 practice within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 9.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| St John's Dental CentreBarnstaple | 13.4 miles west | – | – | – | 1.0 (2 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 13.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 13.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
| Dental Implants DevonBarnstaple | 13.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 13.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 14.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 15.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Simonsbath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Molton, 9.4 miles south-west; the next are Barnstaple (13.4 miles west) and Bideford (21.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 1 | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 13.4 miles west |
| Bideford | 2 | 21.5 miles south-west |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 21.6 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 25.3 miles south-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 25.8 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 Simonsbath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 13.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 14.9 miles west |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 4.6 (27 reviews) | 15.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Simonsbath 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,677 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 730th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 35 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 | Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 9 miles St John's Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 13 miles The Quay Dental Practice, Bideford — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 8 within 20 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 Simonsbath
The nearest practice to Simonsbath is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, 9.4 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 8.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (21.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Simonsbath list clear aligners, the nearest 13.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Simonsbath are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, 13.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Simonsbath to Whitehall Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Simonsbath
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as North Radworthy, South Radworthy, Tippacott, Bentwitchen, Heasley Mill, and Oareford.
Where Simonsbath sits locally
Just around 6 km south, North Radworthy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Simonsbath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Simonsbath. The nearest recorded are Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 9 miles away; St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 13 miles away; and The Quay Dental Practice in Bideford, about 22 miles away.
The local picture in Simonsbath
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Simonsbath sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Simonsbath's under-16 share, 10.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,677 residents in the neighbourhood around Simonsbath, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Simonsbath has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Simonsbath's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Simonsbath falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Simonsbath is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Simonsbath Explained
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Simonsbath
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Simonsbath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Simonsbath
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Frequently Asked Questions in Simonsbath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Simonsbath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Simonsbath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Simonsbath is Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 9.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St John's Dental Centre (13.4 miles) and Litchdon Medical Centre (13.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Simonsbath?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Simonsbath, 1 practice within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in South Molton, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Simonsbath?
The nearest practice to Simonsbath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple, about 13.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Next Wave Dental (13.6 miles) and Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Simonsbath, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Simonsbath, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.