Orthodontic practices near Up Mudford
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Up Mudford, 4 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 1.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 1.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 9.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 17.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 17.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 17.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 18.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Up Mudford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 1.5 miles south-west; the next are Crewkerne (9.5 miles south-west) and Mendip (17.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 17.0 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 19.6 miles north-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Up Mudford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 18.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 18.6 miles south-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 17.0 miles north |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Up Mudford 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,896 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% 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 | 71st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckler's Mead School — 0.6 miles Westfield Academy — 1.8 miles Preston School Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,828 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 2 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 10 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 17 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 10 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 Up Mudford
The nearest practice to Up Mudford is Yeovil Hospital, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (20.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Up Mudford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Up Mudford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 17 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Up Mudford
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Orthodontist in Up Mudford: Before booking anything in Up Mudford, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Up Mudford itself or elsewhere in Somerset.
Local orthodontic signals in Up Mudford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Up Mudford itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Hospital, about 2 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 17 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Little Lyde, Mudford, Pen Mill, Goar Knap, Over Compton, and Hummer are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Where Up Mudford sits locally
Little Lyde is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Up Mudford.
Area profile for Up Mudford
Officially, Up Mudford is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Up Mudford falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Up Mudford, 4.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Up Mudford has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Up Mudford attend schools such as Buckler's Mead School (0.6 miles) and Westfield Academy (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Up Mudford's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Up Mudford sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Up Mudford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Up Mudford
Orthodontic treatment in Up Mudford 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Up Mudford
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Up Mudford. ONS classifies Up Mudford as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Up Mudford falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 16% of Up Mudford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Up Mudford, 4.1% of the 1,519 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Up Mudford is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Up Mudford are served by secondary schools including Buckler's Mead School (0.6 miles) and Westfield Academy (1.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Up Mudford's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Up Mudford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Up Mudford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Up Mudford Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Up Mudford can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Up Mudford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Up Mudford — 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 Up Mudford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Up Mudford
If Up Mudford, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Little Lyde, Mudford, Pen Mill, Goar Knap, Over Compton, and Hummer may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Up Mudford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Up Mudford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Up Mudford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Up Mudford is Yeovil Hospital, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (1.7 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Up Mudford?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Up Mudford, 4 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Up Mudford?
The nearest practice to Up Mudford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 17.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (17.1 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (18.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Up Mudford, 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 Up Mudford, 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.