Orthodontic practices near Star
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Star; 4 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 7.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 12.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Star with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (10.5 miles south-east) and Bristol (12.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 3 | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 16.2 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 Star
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 12.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Star 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 100 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,878 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 442nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 1.2 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.4 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,488 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 | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 6 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 58 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 Star
The nearest practice to Star is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Star list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Star are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Star to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Star
Somerset12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Star
Orthodontist in Star: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Star often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset. Star — a small village with a population of around 100 — is covered on this page specifically.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Winterhead, Doleberrow, Shipham, Sidcot, Rowberrow, and Winscombe.
Local provider signals in Star
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Star. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Where Star sits locally
Star has a population of around 100, making it a small village within Somerset. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Winterhead, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Star
Star is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Star. Star's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,878 residents in Star's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Star has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Star are Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (1.2 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Star's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Star's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Star is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Star
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Star has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Star — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Star — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Star is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Star falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.1% of Star's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Star, 7.6% of the 1,878 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Star usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Star are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (1.2 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Star's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Star's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Star is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Star itself. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 13 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Star
Orthodontic treatment in Star is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Star
Provision in Star varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Star as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Star falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Star's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,878 residents in the neighbourhood around Star, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Star usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Star attend schools such as Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (1.2 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Star's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Star's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Star is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Star. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Star
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Frequently Asked Questions in Star
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Star often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Star?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Star is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.6 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Star?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Star, 4 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Star?
The nearest practice to Star that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.5 miles) and Priory Dental (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Star, 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 Star, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.