Orthodontic practices near Tucking Mill
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Tucking Mill, 21 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Bath Orthodontics, 2.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 2.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Circus DentalBath | 2.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 2.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 2.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 2.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tucking Mill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 2.5 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (6.1 miles east) and Frome (8.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 2.5 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 6.1 miles east |
| Frome | 4 | 8.1 miles south |
| Corsham | 1 | 8.6 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 2 | 10.5 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 11.4 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 Tucking Mill
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), 12.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tucking Mill 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 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,884 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.9% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 121 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ralph Allen School — 0.9 miles Beechen Cliff School — 1.8 miles Saint Gregory's Catholic College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,114 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 | Bath Orthodontics, Bath — 2 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 6 miles Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 57 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 Tucking Mill
Tucking Mill is 2.5 miles from Bath Orthodontics, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Tucking Mill list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 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 Tucking Mill are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Circus Dental in Bath, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tucking Mill
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Orthodontist in Tucking Mill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Tucking Mill understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Tucking Mill and the wider Bath and North East Somerset area.
Practice data for Tucking Mill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tucking Mill itself. The nearest we do hold are Bath Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 6 miles away; and Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 8 miles away.
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The nearest other location we cover is Midford, under 1 km to the west.
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Pages for Midford, Combe Down, Monkton Combe, Perrymead, Pipehouse, and Beechen Cliff follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Tucking Mill in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Tucking Mill sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Tucking Mill's under-16 share sits at 19.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Tucking Mill, 11.3% of the 1,884 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Tucking Mill has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Tucking Mill are served by secondary schools including Ralph Allen School (0.9 miles) and Beechen Cliff School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Tucking Mill's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Tucking Mill among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tucking Mill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tucking Mill
Patients in Tucking Mill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Tucking Mill — Local Context
Practices serving Tucking Mill differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Tucking Mill 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 19.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Tucking Mill, 11.3% of the 1,884 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Tucking Mill has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Tucking Mill are Ralph Allen School (0.9 miles) and Beechen Cliff School (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Tucking Mill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Tucking Mill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tucking Mill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Tucking Mill itself. The nearest we do hold are Bath Orthodontics, about 2 miles away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 6 miles away; and Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Tucking Mill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Tucking Mill helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Tucking Mill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tucking Mill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tucking Mill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tucking Mill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tucking Mill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tucking Mill is Bath Orthodontics, about 2.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Bath Spa Dentistry (2.5 miles) and Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tucking Mill?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Tucking Mill, 21 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tucking Mill?
The nearest practice to Tucking Mill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Circus Dental in Bath, about 2.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Circus Orthodontics (2.7 miles) and Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tucking Mill, Bath and North East Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tucking Mill, 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.