Orthodontic practices near Wooth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wooth; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 8.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 8.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 13.6 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 13.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 13.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 13.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wooth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 8.8 miles north; the next are Yeovil (13.6 miles north) and Dorchester (13.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.6 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 13.7 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 22.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 22.5 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 Wooth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 13.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wooth 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,284 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 80 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 315th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 0.9 miles Beaminster School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 756 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 — 9 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 14 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 14 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Crewkerne Dental Care — 9 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 Wooth
From Wooth the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 8.8 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (22.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around Wooth list clear aligners, the nearest 13.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wooth are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 13.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wooth to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wooth
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Orthodontist in Wooth: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Wooth keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Dorset and the surrounding area.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Pymore, Coneygar, Mangerton, Waytown, Bradpole, and Dottery.
What local practice data suggests in Wooth
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wooth. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 9 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 14 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 14 miles away.
Wooth in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Pymore, around 1 km to the south.
The local picture in Wooth
Officially, Wooth is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Wooth falls under NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.6% of Wooth's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wooth, 8.1% of the 2,284 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wooth has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Wooth are served by secondary schools including The Sir John Colfox Academy (0.9 miles) and Beaminster School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Wooth's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Wooth is roughly mid-table for England.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Wooth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Wooth has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. 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 Wooth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wooth — 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 Wooth
Many people in Wooth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wooth
Treatment in Wooth 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 Wooth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wooth
This section helps connect Wooth, Dorset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Pymore, Coneygar, Mangerton, Waytown, Bradpole, and Dottery.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wooth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wooth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wooth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wooth is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (13.6 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (13.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wooth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wooth, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wooth?
The nearest practice to Wooth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 13.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (22.4 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (22.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wooth, Dorset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wooth, Dorset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.