Orthodontic practices near Stalbridge
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stalbridge; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 11.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 17.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 17.3 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 18.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 18.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 18.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stalbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 11.1 miles west; the next are Dorchester (17.3 miles south) and Frome (18.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.1 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 17.3 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 18.7 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.8 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 20.6 miles north-west |
| Broadstone | 2 | 22.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stalbridge
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), 19.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 19.1 miles north |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 17.3 miles south |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 18.7 miles north |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 18.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stalbridge 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,396 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,788 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 750 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 410th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sturminster Newton High School — 3.8 miles The Gryphon School — 5.8 miles |
| 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 11 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 17 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 19 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, 10 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Stalbridge
The nearest practice to Stalbridge is Yeovil Hospital, 11.1 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. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Octagon Dental Surgery (23.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (22.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Stalbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stalbridge are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 17.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stalbridge to Yeovil Hospital 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 290 to 580 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £260 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stalbridge
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Orthodontist in Stalbridge: People weighing up braces or aligners in Stalbridge can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Dorset. Stalbridge — a small village with a population of around 2,396 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Stalbridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stalbridge. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 11 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17 miles away; and Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 19 miles away.
Local snapshot of Stalbridge
Stalbridge is home to around 2,396 people, classing it as a small village within Dorset. Towns End is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Stalbridge.
What official data says about Stalbridge
By ONS classification, Stalbridge falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stalbridge falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Stalbridge has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,788 residents in Stalbridge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. People in Stalbridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Stalbridge are served by secondary schools including Sturminster Newton High School (3.8 miles) and The Gryphon School (5.8 miles). DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Stalbridge's Local Authority. Stalbridge'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 Stalbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Poolestown, Towns End, Henstridge, Henstridge Ash, Henstridge Marsh, and Gibbs Marsh if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stalbridge
Patients in Stalbridge have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stalbridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stalbridge — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stalbridge
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stalbridge helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stalbridge
Stalbridge has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 9 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Stalbridge is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Stalbridge's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,788 residents in Stalbridge's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stalbridge; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Stalbridge are Sturminster Newton High School (3.8 miles) and The Gryphon School (5.8 miles). There are 179 schools and 51,332 pupils in Stalbridge's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stalbridge sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Stalbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stalbridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stalbridge
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Stalbridge, Dorset within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Poolestown, Towns End, Henstridge, Henstridge Ash, Henstridge Marsh, and Gibbs Marsh may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stalbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stalbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stalbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stalbridge is Yeovil Hospital, about 11.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (11.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stalbridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stalbridge, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 11.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stalbridge?
The nearest practice to Stalbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 17.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Portway Dental Practice (18.7 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (20.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stalbridge, Dorset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stalbridge, Dorset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.