Orthodontic practices near Wedmore
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wedmore; 3 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 10.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 10.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 10.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 10.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wedmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 7.1 miles east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (10.4 miles north-west) and Bridgwater (10.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.1 miles east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 17.9 miles north-east |
| Taunton | 1 | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 18.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wedmore
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), 17.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 17.9 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wedmore 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,409 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,572 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 122 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 560th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 1.5 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.3 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 595 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 7 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 10 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 33 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BS28 |
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 Wedmore
From Wedmore the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.1 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 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Wedmore list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wedmore are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wedmore to Somerset Orthodontist 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wedmore
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Orthodontist in Wedmore: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Wedmore understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Wedmore with the wider Somerset area. Wedmore — a small village with a population of around 1,409 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Cocklake, Crickham, Latcham, Middle Stoughton, Mudgley, and Stoughton Cross.
Area profile for Wedmore
Wedmore's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Wedmore sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.1% of Wedmore's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,572 residents in Wedmore's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Wedmore 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. Families in Wedmore are served by secondary schools including Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (1.5 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Wedmore's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Wedmore'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 Wedmore is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
About Wedmore
Wedmore is home to around 1,409 people, classing it as a small village within Somerset. Just around 1 km north, Cocklake is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Wedmore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wedmore itself. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 10 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wedmore
The orthodontic landscape in Wedmore offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Wedmore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wedmore — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wedmore
Many people in Wedmore delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Wedmore 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 Wedmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wedmore
These local links are here for anyone comparing Wedmore, Somerset against nearby alternatives. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cocklake, Crickham, Latcham, Middle Stoughton, Mudgley, and Stoughton Cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wedmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wedmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wedmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wedmore is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Priory Dental (7.1 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wedmore?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wedmore, 3 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wedmore?
The nearest practice to Wedmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (7.1 miles) and East Quay Medical Centre (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wedmore, 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 Wedmore, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.