Orthodontic practices near Tellisford
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Tellisford, 20 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 4.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 5.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 5.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 6.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tellisford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Trowbridge, 4.0 miles north-east; the next are Frome (4.7 miles south) and Bath (6.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge | 1 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 4.7 miles south |
| Bath | 15 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Chippenham | 6 | 13.2 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 1 | 14.5 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 Tellisford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 13.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tellisford 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,456 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 85 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 294th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Clarendon Academy — 3.2 miles St Augustine's Catholic College — 3.2 miles The John of Gaunt School — 3.2 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 | Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 4 miles Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 5 miles Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 56 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 Tellisford
Tellisford is 4 miles from Dentalcare Trowbridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Tellisford list clear aligners, the nearest 4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tellisford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dentalcare Trowbridge, 4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tellisford
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Orthodontist in Tellisford: People weighing up braces or aligners in Tellisford can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Tellisford with the wider Somerset area.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Farleigh Hungerford, Church Row, Rode, Woolverton, Norton St Philip, and Westwood are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Tellisford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Tellisford itself. The nearest recorded are Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4 miles away; Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 5 miles away; and Bath Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Tellisford
Heading west for around 2 km brings you to Norton St Philip, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Tellisford
Tellisford is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Tellisford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Tellisford's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,456 residents in Tellisford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Tellisford has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Tellisford are served by secondary schools including The Clarendon Academy (3.2 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic College (3.2 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Tellisford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Tellisford among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Tellisford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tellisford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Tellisford helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tellisford
Orthodontic practices in and around Tellisford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Tellisford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Tellisford falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Tellisford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,456 residents in the neighbourhood around Tellisford, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Tellisford has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Tellisford attend schools such as The Clarendon Academy (3.2 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic College (3.2 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Tellisford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tellisford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Tellisford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tellisford
Patients in Tellisford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tellisford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tellisford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tellisford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tellisford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Tellisford, Somerset within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Farleigh Hungerford, Church Row, Rode, Woolverton, Norton St Philip, and Westwood may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tellisford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tellisford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tellisford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tellisford is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (4.7 miles) and Grants House Dentistry (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tellisford?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Tellisford, 20 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tellisford?
The nearest practice to Tellisford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 4.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Portway Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Circus Orthodontics (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tellisford, Somerset?
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 Tellisford, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.