Orthodontic practices near Wells
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Wells, 3 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 0.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 0.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 0.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 14.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 14.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 14.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 15.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wells with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 0.2 miles south; the next are Frome (14.4 miles east) and Weston-super-Mare (15.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 0.2 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 14.4 miles east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.0 miles west |
| Bath | 7 | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 8 | 16.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wells
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 16.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wells 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 |
| Population | 11,343 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,626 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% 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 | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue School — 0.2 miles St Dunstan's School — 4.9 miles Whitstone — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,362 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 | Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — under a mile Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 14 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 16 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BA5 |
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 Wells
The nearest practice to Wells is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (16.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Wells list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Wells are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wells
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Orthodontist in Wells: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Wells? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Somerset. Wells — a market town with a population of around 11,343 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Wells
Wells has a population of around 11,343, making it a market town within Somerset. St Andrew is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Wells.
Nearby location pages
Pages for St Andrew, Walcombe, Haybridge, Upper Milton, Dulcote, and Lower Milton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Wells in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Wells sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Wells skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Wells, 5% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wells 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 Wells attend schools such as The Blue School (0.2 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Wells's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Wells close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Wells is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Wells
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wells itself. The nearest we do hold are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, under a mile away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 14 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 16 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Wells
Starting orthodontic treatment in Wells can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Wells
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wells
Practices serving Wells differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Wells sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Wells's under-16 share, 11.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Wells, 5% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Wells has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Wells attend schools such as The Blue School (0.2 miles) and St Dunstan's School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Wells's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Wells is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wells is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wells
The orthodontic landscape in Wells offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wells
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wells — 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 Wells. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wells
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Wells, Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include St Andrew, Walcombe, Haybridge, Upper Milton, Dulcote, and Lower Milton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wells
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wells often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wells is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (0.3 miles) and Priory Dental (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wells?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Wells, 3 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wells?
The nearest practice to Wells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 0.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Priory Dental (0.3 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wells, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wells, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.