Orthodontic practices near Stoney Stratton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stoney Stratton; 7 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 9.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 9.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 15.3 miles south | – | – | – | 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 Stratton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 7.5 miles north-west; the next are Frome (9.7 miles north-east) and Yeovil (15.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 15.3 miles south |
| Bath | 15 | 16.9 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 4 | 21.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stoney Stratton
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), 16.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 17.4 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 17.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stoney Stratton 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 311 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,568 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 77 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 606th 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% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitstone — 3.2 miles Sexey's School — 3.5 miles Ansford Academy — 3.7 miles |
| 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 8 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 10 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 15 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 26 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 Stratton
The nearest practice to Stoney Stratton is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.5 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (17.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Stoney Stratton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Stratton are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Stoney Stratton to Somerset Orthodontist 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stoney Stratton
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Orthodontist in Stoney Stratton: This page was put together for people in Stoney Stratton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Stoney Stratton or another part of Somerset. Stoney Stratton — a small village with a population of around 311 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Stoney Stratton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stoney Stratton. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 10 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 15 miles away.
Area profile for Stoney Stratton
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Stoney Stratton sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.3% of Stoney Stratton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,568 residents in the neighbourhood around Stoney Stratton, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Stoney Stratton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Stoney Stratton are served by secondary schools including Whitstone (3.2 miles) and Sexey's School (3.5 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Stoney Stratton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Stoney Stratton sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stoney Stratton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Stoney Stratton in numbers
Around 311 people live in Stoney Stratton, which is a small village within Somerset. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Evercreech, the closest linked location.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Evercreech, Chesterblade, Milton Clevedon, Pecking Mill, Prestleigh, and Lamyatt follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Orthodontic Treatments in Stoney Stratton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Stoney Stratton has the full spectrum of options. 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 Stratton — Local Context
What's available in Stoney Stratton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Stoney Stratton's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Stoney Stratton falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.3% of Stoney Stratton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,568 residents in Stoney Stratton's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stoney Stratton; the nearest is about 8 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 Stratton are Whitstone (3.2 miles) and Sexey's School (3.5 miles). Stoney Stratton's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Stoney Stratton among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stoney Stratton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Stoney Stratton itself. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 10 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 15 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Stoney Stratton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stoney Stratton helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Stoney Stratton
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stoney Stratton
What's available in Stoney Stratton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Stoney Stratton is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Stoney Stratton's under-16 share sits at 19.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,568 residents in the neighbourhood around Stoney Stratton, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stoney Stratton; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Stoney Stratton attend schools such as Whitstone (3.2 miles) and Sexey's School (3.5 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Stoney Stratton's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Stoney Stratton among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stoney Stratton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stoney Stratton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stoney Stratton
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Stoney Stratton, Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Evercreech, Chesterblade, Milton Clevedon, Pecking Mill, Prestleigh, and Lamyatt follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stoney Stratton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stoney Stratton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stoney Stratton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stoney Stratton is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (7.6 miles) and Priory Dental (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stoney Stratton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stoney Stratton, 7 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stoney Stratton?
The nearest practice to Stoney Stratton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (7.6 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stoney Stratton, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stoney Stratton, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.