Orthodontic practices near Urgashay
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Urgashay; 3 practices within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 5.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 5.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 5.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 5.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 12.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 13.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 17.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Urgashay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 5.2 miles south; the next are Crewkerne (12.0 miles south-west) and Mendip (12.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 5.2 miles south |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.0 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.9 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 17.5 miles west |
| Taunton | 5 | 19.4 miles west |
| Henlade | 1 | 19.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Urgashay
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 19.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 19.4 miles west |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 13.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Urgashay 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 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,207 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 388th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Buckler's Mead School — 4.4 miles Westfield Academy — 5.1 miles Preston School Academy — 5.4 miles |
| 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 Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 5 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 12 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 17 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 Urgashay
From Urgashay the nearest practice is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 5.2 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 17.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (19.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Urgashay list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Urgashay are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 12.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Urgashay to Yeovil Dental Access Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Urgashay
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Orthodontist in Urgashay: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Urgashay keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Urgashay with the wider Somerset area.
Practice data for Urgashay
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Urgashay itself. The closest on record are Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 5 miles away; Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 13 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bridgehampton, Speckington, West Camel, Eyewell, Podimore, and Camel Hill.
Local context for Urgashay
The nearest other location we cover is Bridgehampton, under 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Urgashay
Urgashay is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Urgashay skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,207 residents in the neighbourhood around Urgashay, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Urgashay usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Urgashay attend schools such as Buckler's Mead School (4.4 miles) and Westfield Academy (5.1 miles). Urgashay's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Urgashay's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Urgashay is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Urgashay
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Urgashay helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Urgashay — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Urgashay
Patients in Urgashay 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Urgashay
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Urgashay — 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 Urgashay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Urgashay
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Urgashay, Somerset. You can keep exploring with related pages for Bridgehampton, Speckington, West Camel, Eyewell, Podimore, and Camel Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Urgashay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Urgashay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Urgashay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Urgashay is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 5.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Yeovil Hospital (5.2 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Urgashay?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Urgashay, 3 practices within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Urgashay?
The nearest practice to Urgashay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (12.9 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (17.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Urgashay, 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 Urgashay, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.