Orthodontic practices near Sutton Montis
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sutton Montis; 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 6.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 13.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 13.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 13.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 17.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sutton Montis with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 6.6 miles south-west; the next are Mendip (13.7 miles north) and Crewkerne (14.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.7 miles north |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 20.8 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 21.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sutton Montis
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), 17.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 17.6 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sutton Montis 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,437 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 507th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gryphon School — 4.4 miles Ansford Academy — 5.4 miles King Arthur's School — 5.6 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 7 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 14 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 14 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 | 3 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 Sutton Montis
The nearest practice to Sutton Montis is Yeovil Hospital, 6.6 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (22.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Sutton Montis list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Sutton Montis are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 13.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sutton Montis to Yeovil Hospital 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sutton Montis
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Orthodontist in Sutton Montis: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Sutton Montis understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset.
Sutton Montis in numbers
Just around 1 km north, Little Weston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Sutton Montis
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sutton Montis itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 14 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14 miles away.
Sutton Montis in context
Officially, Sutton Montis is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Sutton Montis falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Sutton Montis has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,437 residents in Sutton Montis's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Sutton Montis usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 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 Sutton Montis are The Gryphon School (4.4 miles) and Ansford Academy (5.4 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Sutton Montis's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Sutton Montis sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sutton Montis is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Little Weston, South Cadbury, Weston Bampfylde, Corton Denham, North Cadbury, and Sparkford are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in Sutton Montis Explained
Patients in Sutton Montis have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Sutton Montis offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sutton Montis
Orthodontic treatment in Sutton Montis is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sutton Montis — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sutton Montis. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sutton Montis
If Sutton Montis, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Little Weston, South Cadbury, Weston Bampfylde, Corton Denham, North Cadbury, and Sparkford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sutton Montis
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sutton Montis often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sutton Montis?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sutton Montis is Yeovil Hospital, about 6.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (6.8 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sutton Montis?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sutton Montis, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sutton Montis?
The nearest practice to Sutton Montis that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (13.7 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (17.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sutton Montis, 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 Sutton Montis, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.