Orthodontic practices near Weare
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Weare; 7 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 7.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 7.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 11.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Weare with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (9.3 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (11.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 16.3 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 18.4 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 Weare
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 16.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 16.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Weare 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,225 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 580th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Kings of Wessex Academy — 2.6 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.0 miles Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,043 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 | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 7 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 34 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 Weare
From Weare the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (16.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Weare list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Weare are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Weare to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre 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 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 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 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Weare
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Orthodontist in Weare: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Weare often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset.
What official data says about Weare
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Weare sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,225 residents in the neighbourhood around Weare, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Weare 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 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Weare attend schools such as The Kings of Wessex Academy (2.6 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Weare's Local Authority. Weare falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Weare is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Weare
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Weare. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 miles away.
About Weare
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Alston Sutton, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Alston Sutton, Brinscombe, Axbridge, Cross, Lower Weare, and Stone Allerton.
Orthodontic Treatments in Weare
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Weare has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Weare
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Weare practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Weare
Many people in Weare delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Weare
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Weare. Weare is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,225 residents in Weare's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Weare has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Weare are The Kings of Wessex Academy (2.6 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Weare's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Weare falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Weare is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Weare. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Weare
If Weare, Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Alston Sutton, Brinscombe, Axbridge, Cross, Lower Weare, and Stone Allerton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Weare
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Weare often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Weare?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Weare is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.5 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Weare?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Weare, 7 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Weare?
The nearest practice to Weare that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (9.3 miles) and Priory Dental (9.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Weare, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Weare, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.