Orthodontic practices near Street Ash
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Street Ash; 7 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 7.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 8.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 8.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 10.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Street Ash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Henlade, 7.5 miles north; the next are Taunton (7.6 miles north) and Crewkerne (10.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Henlade | 1 | 7.5 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 7.6 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 13.3 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 16.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Street Ash
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 7.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 7.6 miles north |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 15.1 miles north |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Street Ash 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,390 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% 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 | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 3.3 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 | Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 8 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 8 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 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, 15 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 3 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 Street Ash
The nearest practice to Street Ash is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 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 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (24.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Street Ash list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Street Ash are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 7.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Street Ash to Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics 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 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Street Ash
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Practice data for Street Ash
There is no orthodontist on our records in Street Ash itself. The nearest recorded are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 8 miles away; Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 8 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Street Ash
Street Ash — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.8% of Street Ash's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,390 residents in Street Ash's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Street Ash 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. Secondary-age pupils near Street Ash attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (3.3 miles). Street Ash's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Street Ash sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local snapshot of Street Ash
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The Orthodontic Journey in Street Ash
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Street Ash — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Street Ash
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Street Ash
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Street Ash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Street Ash
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Frequently Asked Questions in Street Ash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Street Ash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Street Ash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Street Ash is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 7.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Confident Orthodontics (7.6 miles) and Orthoworld (8.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Street Ash?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Street Ash, 7 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Henlade, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Street Ash?
The nearest practice to Street Ash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 7.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (7.6 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Street Ash, Somerset?
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 Street Ash, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.