Orthodontic practices near Spring Gardens
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Spring Gardens, 18 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 1.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 7.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 9.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 9.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 9.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Spring Gardens with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Trowbridge (7.4 miles north-east) and Bath (9.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Bath | 15 | 9.3 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 14.1 miles west |
| Bristol | 1 | 16.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Spring Gardens
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 17.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 9.6 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 9.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Spring Gardens 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,362 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 38 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 50th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Frome Community College — 0.9 miles Selwood Academy — 1.4 miles Oakfield Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,446 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 1 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 7 miles Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 49 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 Spring Gardens
Spring Gardens is 1.2 miles from Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Spring Gardens list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Spring Gardens are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Spring Gardens
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Orthodontist in Spring Gardens: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Spring Gardens. It is relevant to searches focused on both Spring Gardens and the wider Somerset area.
Facts about Spring Gardens
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Hapsford, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
Pages for Hapsford, Oldford, Cottle's Oak, Frome, Easthill, and Egford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Spring Gardens
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Spring Gardens itself. The nearest recorded are Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about a mile away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 7 miles away; and Bath Spa Dentistry, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Spring Gardens
By ONS classification, Spring Gardens falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Spring Gardens's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,362 residents in the neighbourhood around Spring Gardens, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Spring Gardens is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Spring Gardens are Frome Community College (0.9 miles) and Selwood Academy (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Spring Gardens's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Spring Gardens close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Spring Gardens is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Orthodontic Treatments in Spring Gardens
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Spring Gardens has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Spring Gardens — Local Context
Not every practice near Spring Gardens offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Spring Gardens — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Spring Gardens's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Spring Gardens, 7.1% of the 2,362 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Spring Gardens is better served than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Spring Gardens are Frome Community College (0.9 miles) and Selwood Academy (1.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Spring Gardens's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Spring Gardens is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Spring Gardens is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Spring Gardens. The nearest we do hold are Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about a mile away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 7 miles away; and Bath Spa Dentistry, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Spring Gardens
Starting orthodontic treatment in Spring Gardens can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Spring Gardens — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Spring Gardens. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Spring Gardens
This part of the page places Spring Gardens, Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Hapsford, Oldford, Cottle's Oak, Frome, Easthill, and Egford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Spring Gardens
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Spring Gardens often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Spring Gardens?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Spring Gardens is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Grants House Dentistry (1.3 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Spring Gardens?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Spring Gardens, 18 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Spring Gardens?
The nearest practice to Spring Gardens that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 1.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (7.4 miles) and Circus Dental (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Spring Gardens, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Spring Gardens, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.