Orthodontic practices near Winyard's Gap
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Winyard's Gap, 4 practices within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 15.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 15.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 19.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 19.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Winyard's Gap with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 4.0 miles north-west; the next are Yeovil (7.4 miles north-east) and Dorchester (15.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Dorchester | 2 | 15.3 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Weymouth | 3 | 19.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Winyard's Gap
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), 19.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-west |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Winyard's Gap at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,265 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Dorset | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beaminster School — 2.6 miles Wadham School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 673 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 4 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 7 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 15 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 10 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 Winyard's Gap
The nearest practice to Winyard's Gap is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 10.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (19 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Winyard's Gap list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Winyard's Gap are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 15.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Winyard's Gap
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Orthodontist in Winyard's Gap: This page was put together for people in Winyard's Gap who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Winyard's Gap itself or elsewhere in Dorset.
What official data says about Winyard's Gap
Winyard's Gap — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Winyard's Gap's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,265 residents in Winyard's Gap's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Dorset. Regionally, 16.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Winyard's Gap are served by secondary schools including Beaminster School (2.6 miles) and Wadham School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Winyard's Gap's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Winyard's Gap close to the England median.
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A quick look at Winyard's Gap
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Local provider signals in Winyard's Gap
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Winyard's Gap itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 7 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 15 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Winyard's Gap
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All Orthodontic Options in Winyard's Gap Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Winyard's Gap
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Winyard's Gap — 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 Winyard's Gap. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Winyard's Gap
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Winyard's Gap often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Winyard's Gap?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Winyard's Gap is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 4.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (7.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Winyard's Gap?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Winyard's Gap, 4 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Winyard's Gap?
The nearest practice to Winyard's Gap that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 15.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (19.0 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (19.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Winyard's Gap, Dorset?
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 Winyard's Gap, Dorset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.