Orthodontic practices near Stourton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stourton; 4 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 8.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 8.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 8.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 8.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 15.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 15.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 15.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 15.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stourton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 8.1 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (15.6 miles north) and Mendip (15.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 8.1 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 15.6 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 15.7 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.8 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 18.9 miles north |
| Salisbury | 4 | 22.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stourton
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), 19.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 19.1 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stourton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wiltshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,437 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wiltshire | 423rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 561 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Wiltshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gillingham School — 5.4 miles King Arthur's School — 5.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 263 schools, 74,539 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 8 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 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 Stourton
From Stourton the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 8.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (15.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Salisbury Orthodontics Ltd (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Stourton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stourton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 8.1 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 Stourton to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stourton
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The local picture in Stourton
ONS classifies Stourton as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stourton. Census data puts only 13.2% of Stourton's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Stourton, 5.2% of the 1,437 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stourton; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Stourton are Gillingham School (5.4 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.9 miles). Stourton's Local Authority has 263 schools educating 74,539 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Stourton is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stourton is about 27 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice data for Stourton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Stourton. The nearest recorded are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 8 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away.
Stourton in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Bonham, around 1 km to the south-west.
All Orthodontic Options in Stourton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Stourton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Stourton — Local Context
Not every practice near Stourton offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Stourton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.2% of Stourton's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Stourton, 5.2% of the 1,437 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Stourton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Stourton are Gillingham School (5.4 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.9 miles). Stourton's Local Authority area covers 263 schools and 74,539 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Stourton is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stourton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Stourton itself. The nearest we do hold are Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 8 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stourton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stourton helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Stourton
- 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 Stourton
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Stourton. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Stourton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.2% of Stourton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,437 residents in the neighbourhood around Stourton, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Wiltshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stourton; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Stourton are served by secondary schools including Gillingham School (5.4 miles) and King Arthur's School (5.9 miles). DfE figures put 263 schools and 74,539 pupils across Stourton's Local Authority. Stourton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stourton is about 27 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stourton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stourton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stourton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stourton is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 8.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (8.1 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stourton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stourton, 4 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stourton?
The nearest practice to Stourton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 8.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (15.6 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stourton, Wiltshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stourton, Wiltshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.