Orthodontic practices near Tivington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Tivington; 7 practices within 20. The closest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 17.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 18.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 18.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 18.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 18.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 18.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 18.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (173 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 20.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tivington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barry, 17.2 miles north-east; the next are Cowbridge (18.4 miles north) and South Molton (18.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 3 | 17.2 miles north-east |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 18.4 miles north |
| South Molton | 1 | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 20.1 miles south-east |
| Bridgend | 1 | 20.9 miles north |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 21.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tivington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 18.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 18.2 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 18.4 miles north |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 4.9 (40 reviews) | 18.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tivington 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 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,068 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 848th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Minehead Middle School — 2.5 miles West Somerset College — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,315 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Holton Dental Centre, Barry — 17 miles Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 18 miles Whitehall Dental Practice, South Molton — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 7 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 2 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 Tivington
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Tivington; the nearest is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.2 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Waterfront Dental Surgery (18 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Tivington list clear aligners, the nearest 17.2 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 Tivington are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, 17.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tivington to Holton Dental Centre is roughly 40 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 450 to 890 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £400 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tivington
Somerset12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Tivington
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Tivington, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Somerset, not just Tivington.
The local picture in Tivington
Tivington — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Tivington's under-16 share, 10.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 2,068 residents in Tivington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tivington; the nearest is about 17 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Tivington attend schools such as Minehead Middle School (2.5 miles) and West Somerset College (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Tivington's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Tivington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Tivington is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Tivington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tivington. The nearest recorded are Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17 miles away; Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 18 miles away; and Whitehall Dental Practice in South Molton, about 18 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Wydon, West Myne, Selworthy, Wootton Courtenay, Holnicote, and Luccombe follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Tivington in numbers
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Wydon, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tivington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tivington has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tivington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Tivington
Orthodontic treatment in Tivington 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Tivington 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 Tivington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tivington
These local links are here for anyone comparing Tivington, Somerset against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Wydon, West Myne, Selworthy, Wootton Courtenay, Holnicote, and Luccombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tivington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tivington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tivington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tivington is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Waterfront Dental Surgery (18.0 miles) and Advance Dental Care (18.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tivington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tivington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barry, 17.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tivington?
The nearest practice to Tivington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Holton Dental Centre in Barry, about 17.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Advance Dental Care (18.2 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (18.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tivington, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tivington, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.