Orthodontic practices near Swyre
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Swyre; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 10.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 10.0 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 10.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 10.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 10.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 11.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 14.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 17.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 17.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swyre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dorchester, 10.0 miles east; the next are Weymouth (10.7 miles south-east) and Crewkerne (14.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 2 | 10.0 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 14.5 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 17.6 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 28.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 28.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swyre
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 10.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 14.5 miles north |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swyre at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 10.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,850 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 17.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 379th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 5.2 miles |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 10 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 11 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 14 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 9 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 Swyre
From Swyre the nearest practice is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, 10 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (28.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around Swyre list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swyre are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 10.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Swyre to Orthodontic Department 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swyre
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Swyre, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Swyre itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
Local treatment availability around Swyre
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swyre. The nearest we do hold are Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 10 miles away; Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 14 miles away.
Swyre at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Puncknowle, the closest linked location.
Swyre in context
Swyre is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Swyre sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Swyre's under-16 share, 10.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Swyre, 3.6% of the 1,850 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Swyre has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Swyre attend schools such as The Sir John Colfox Academy (5.2 miles). Swyre's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Swyre is roughly mid-table for England.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Puncknowle, West Bexington, Chilcombe, Litton Cheney, Askerswell, and Shipton Gorge if you are weighing up more than one location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Swyre
Orthodontic treatment in Swyre is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Swyre
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Swyre. Swyre — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Swyre's under-16 share, 10.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Swyre, 3.6% of the 1,850 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Swyre; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Swyre attend schools such as The Sir John Colfox Academy (5.2 miles). Swyre's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Swyre is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Swyre
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Swyre has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Swyre
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swyre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swyre
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Swyre, Dorset, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Puncknowle, West Bexington, Chilcombe, Litton Cheney, Askerswell, and Shipton Gorge follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swyre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swyre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swyre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swyre is Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 10.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (10.1 miles) and Carlton Dental Practice (10.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swyre?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Swyre, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dorchester, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swyre?
The nearest practice to Swyre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 10.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (28.4 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (28.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swyre, Dorset?
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 Swyre, Dorset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.