Orthodontic practices near St Andrew
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of St Andrew, 3 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 0.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 0.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 14.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 14.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 14.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 14.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 16.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Andrew with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 0.4 miles south-west; the next are Frome (14.0 miles east) and Weston-super-Mare (16.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 0.4 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 14.0 miles east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 3 | 16.2 miles north-west |
| Bath | 11 | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 3 | 16.4 miles west |
| Bristol | 6 | 16.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Andrew
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 16.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 17.0 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Andrew 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,333 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,493 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue School — 0.6 miles Whitstone — 4.5 miles St Dunstan's School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,362 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 | Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — under a mile Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 14 miles The Dental Implant Clinic, Bath — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 53 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 St Andrew
The nearest practice to St Andrew is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (16.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around St Andrew list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St Andrew are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Andrew
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Orthodontist in St Andrew: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in St Andrew. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset.
What official data says about St Andrew
St Andrew is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.9% of St Andrew's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around St Andrew, 5.5% of the 1,333 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), St Andrew has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near St Andrew attend schools such as The Blue School (0.6 miles) and Whitstone (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across St Andrew's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, St Andrew sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to St Andrew is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Walcombe, Wells, Dulcote, Upper Milton, Lower Milton, and Haybridge.
Local snapshot of St Andrew
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Wells, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in St Andrew
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St Andrew. The nearest we do hold are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, under a mile away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 14 miles away; and The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 16 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Andrew
The orthodontic landscape in St Andrew offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Andrew
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St Andrew
Orthodontic treatment in St Andrew is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Andrew
Practices serving St Andrew differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. St Andrew is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. St Andrew's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,333 residents in the neighbourhood around St Andrew, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. St Andrew has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% 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 St Andrew are The Blue School (0.6 miles) and Whitstone (4.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. St Andrew's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks St Andrew among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Andrew is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Andrew. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Andrew
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around St Andrew, Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Walcombe, Wells, Dulcote, Upper Milton, Lower Milton, and Haybridge can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Andrew
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Andrew often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Andrew?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Andrew is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (0.5 miles) and Priory Dental (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Andrew?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of St Andrew, 3 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Andrew?
The nearest practice to St Andrew that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (0.6 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (14.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Andrew, Somerset?
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 St Andrew, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.