Orthodontic practices near Wilkinthroop
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wilkinthroop; 3 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 9.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 9.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 9.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 16.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 16.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 16.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 16.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 16.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wilkinthroop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 9.2 miles south-west; the next are Frome (16.1 miles north) and Mendip (16.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 16.1 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 16.1 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 17.3 miles south-west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 20.5 miles south |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 24.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wilkinthroop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 16.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 16.5 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 16.1 miles north |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wilkinthroop 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,969 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 154 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 722nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 3.3 miles The Gryphon School — 4.5 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 Hospital, Yeovil — 9 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 11 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 Wilkinthroop
The nearest practice to Wilkinthroop is Yeovil Hospital, 9.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (24.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Wilkinthroop list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wilkinthroop are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 16.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wilkinthroop to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wilkinthroop
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Local treatment availability around Wilkinthroop
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wilkinthroop. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 9 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 16 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 16 miles away.
A quick look at Wilkinthroop
The nearest other location we cover is Stowell, around 1 km to the south.
What official data says about Wilkinthroop
Wilkinthroop's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Wilkinthroop's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wilkinthroop, 5.3% of the 1,969 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wilkinthroop; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wilkinthroop are King Arthur's School (3.3 miles) and The Gryphon School (4.5 miles). Wilkinthroop's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Wilkinthroop close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Wilkinthroop is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Wilkinthroop Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wilkinthroop
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Wilkinthroop
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wilkinthroop
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wilkinthroop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wilkinthroop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wilkinthroop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wilkinthroop is Yeovil Hospital, about 9.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (9.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wilkinthroop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wilkinthroop, 3 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wilkinthroop?
The nearest practice to Wilkinthroop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 16.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (16.1 miles) and Priory Dental (16.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wilkinthroop, 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 Wilkinthroop, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.