Orthodontic practices near Thicket Mead
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Thicket Mead; 22 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 7.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| OrthodonticsBath | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Thicket Mead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 7.8 miles north-east; the next are Frome (8.4 miles south-east) and Mendip (9.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 8 | 11.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Thicket Mead
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), 7.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Thicket Mead at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,709 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% 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 | 3,487 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 130th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Somervale Secondary School — 0.4 miles Norton Hill Academy — 0.8 miles Writhlington School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,584 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Implant Clinic, Bath — 8 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 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 | 22 within 10 miles, 58 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 Thicket Mead
From Thicket Mead the nearest practice is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 7.8 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (12 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Thicket Mead list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 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 Thicket Mead are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Thicket Mead to The Dental Implant Clinic 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 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 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 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 Thicket Mead
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Braces and aligner options in Thicket Mead
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Thicket Mead, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Bath and North East Somerset.
Local orthodontic signals in Thicket Mead
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Thicket Mead itself. The closest on record are The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 8 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 8 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Hayes Park, Midsomer Norton, Monger, Providence Place, Norton Hill, and Paulton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Thicket Mead
Officially, Thicket Mead is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,709 residents in the neighbourhood around Thicket Mead, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Thicket Mead 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. Families in Thicket Mead are served by secondary schools including Somervale Secondary School (0.4 miles) and Norton Hill Academy (0.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Thicket Mead's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Thicket Mead falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Thicket Mead is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Thicket Mead at a glance
Hayes Park is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Thicket Mead.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Thicket Mead
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Thicket Mead has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Thicket Mead
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Thicket Mead
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Thicket Mead 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Thicket Mead
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Thicket Mead runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Thicket Mead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Thicket Mead
These local links are here for anyone comparing Thicket Mead, Bath and North East Somerset against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hayes Park, Midsomer Norton, Monger, Providence Place, Norton Hill, and Paulton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Thicket Mead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Thicket Mead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Thicket Mead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Thicket Mead is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 7.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chelsea Road Dental (7.9 miles) and Aquae Sulis Dental (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Thicket Mead?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Thicket Mead, 22 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Thicket Mead?
The nearest practice to Thicket Mead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 7.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (8.2 miles) and Circus Dental (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Thicket Mead, Bath and North East Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Thicket Mead, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.