Orthodontic practices near Three Gates
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Three Gates; 3 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 7.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 11.4 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 17.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 17.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Three Gates with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 7.2 miles north-west; the next are Dorchester (11.4 miles south) and Crewkerne (12.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 11.4 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.0 miles west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 17.6 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 23.9 miles north |
| Poole | 6 | 24.4 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Three Gates
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 11.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 11.4 miles south |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 17.6 miles south |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 12.0 miles west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Three Gates 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,869 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 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 Dorset | 244th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 7 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 11 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 12 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, 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 Three Gates
The nearest practice to Three Gates is Yeovil Hospital, 7.2 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 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dorset Dental Clinic (25.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Poole Orthodontics UK (24.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Three Gates list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Three Gates are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 11.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Three Gates 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Three Gates
Dorset12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Three Gates
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Three Gates, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Three Gates or another part of Dorset.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Totnell, Higher Totnell, Holnest, Minterne Magna, Lyon's Gate, and Chetnole are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
About Three Gates
Just under 1 km west, Totnell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Three Gates
Three Gates is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Three Gates has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Three Gates, 5.8% of the 1,869 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 Three Gates; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Three Gates's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Three Gates sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice data for Three Gates
There is no orthodontist on our records in Three Gates itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 7 miles away; Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11 miles away; and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Three Gates
Patients in Three Gates have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Three Gates
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Three Gates — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Three Gates
Many people in Three Gates delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Three Gates
Not every practice near Three Gates offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Three Gates is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Three Gates's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,869 residents in Three Gates's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Three Gates has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 16.7% of local 5-year-olds. Three Gates's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Three Gates sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Three Gates. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Three Gates
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Three Gates, Dorset with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Totnell, Higher Totnell, Holnest, Minterne Magna, Lyon's Gate, and Chetnole may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Three Gates
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Three Gates often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Three Gates?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Three Gates is Yeovil Hospital, about 7.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (7.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Three Gates?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Three Gates, 3 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Three Gates?
The nearest practice to Three Gates that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (23.9 miles) and Priory Dental (23.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Three Gates, Dorset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Three Gates, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.