Orthodontic practices near Stoney Stoke
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Stoney Stoke; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 10.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 10.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 10.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 12.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 12.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stoney Stoke with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 10.5 miles north-east; the next are Mendip (12.8 miles north-west) and Yeovil (13.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 18.6 miles north-east |
| Bath | 15 | 20.3 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 21.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stoney Stoke
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), 10.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stoney Stoke 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,472 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 762nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sexey's School — 2.2 miles King Arthur's School — 2.4 miles Ansford Academy — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,083 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 | Portway Dental Practice, Frome — 10 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 13 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 14 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, 11 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 Stoney Stoke
From Stoney Stoke the nearest practice is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 10.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (18.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Stoney Stoke list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 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 Stoney Stoke are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 10.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stoney Stoke to Portway Dental Practice 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stoney Stoke
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Orthodontist in Stoney Stoke: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Stoney Stoke, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is relevant to searches focused on both Stoney Stoke and the wider Somerset area.
What official data says about Stoney Stoke
ONS classifies Stoney Stoke as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stoney Stoke falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of Stoney Stoke's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,472 residents in Stoney Stoke's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stoney Stoke; the nearest is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Stoney Stoke are served by secondary schools including Sexey's School (2.2 miles) and King Arthur's School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Stoney Stoke's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stoney Stoke's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stoney Stoke is about 27 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice signals around Stoney Stoke
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stoney Stoke. The nearest recorded are Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 10 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away.
Local context for Stoney Stoke
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Redlynch, the closest linked location.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Redlynch, Hardway, Verrington, Charlton Musgrove, Wincanton, and Bruton.
The Orthodontic Journey in Stoney Stoke
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stoney Stoke helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stoney Stoke
Practices serving Stoney Stoke differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Stoney Stoke is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Stoney Stoke's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,472 residents in Stoney Stoke's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Stoney Stoke has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Stoney Stoke attend schools such as Sexey's School (2.2 miles) and King Arthur's School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Stoney Stoke's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Stoney Stoke sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Stoney Stoke is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stoney Stoke
Patients in Stoney Stoke 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Stoney Stoke — Local Context
Provision in Stoney Stoke varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Stoney Stoke is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 16.3% of Stoney Stoke's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,472 residents in Stoney Stoke's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Stoney Stoke usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Stoney Stoke are Sexey's School (2.2 miles) and King Arthur's School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Stoney Stoke's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Stoney Stoke's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Stoney Stoke is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 27 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stoney Stoke. The nearest we do hold are Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 10 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stoney Stoke. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stoney Stoke
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Stoney Stoke, Somerset with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Redlynch, Hardway, Verrington, Charlton Musgrove, Wincanton, and Bruton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stoney Stoke
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoney Stoke often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoney Stoke?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoney Stoke is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Southwest Dental Laboratory (10.6 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stoney Stoke?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stoney Stoke, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoney Stoke?
The nearest practice to Stoney Stoke that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 10.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (12.8 miles) and Priory Dental (12.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoney Stoke, 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 Stoney Stoke, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.