Orthodontic practices near Writhlington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Writhlington; 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 6.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 6.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 6.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Writhlington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Bath (6.7 miles north) and Trowbridge (10.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Bath | 15 | 6.7 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Mendip | 3 | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 6 | 12.3 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 13.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Writhlington
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), 6.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Writhlington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,468 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,446 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 101st closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Writhlington School — 0.2 miles Somerset Studio School — 0.2 miles Norton Hill Academy — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,584 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 6 miles Aquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 7 miles Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 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 | 20 within 10 miles, 57 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 Writhlington
The nearest practice to Writhlington is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 6.2 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (10 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Writhlington list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Writhlington are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Writhlington to Grants House Dentistry 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Writhlington
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Explore braces and aligners in Writhlington
Orthodontist in Writhlington: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Writhlington. It connects local orthodontic research in Writhlington with the wider Bath and North East Somerset area.
What official data says about Writhlington
Writhlington is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.1% of Writhlington's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,468 residents in Writhlington's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Writhlington; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Writhlington attend schools such as Writhlington School (0.2 miles) and Somerset Studio School (0.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Writhlington's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Writhlington's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Writhlington is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Green Parlour, Tyning, Fox Hills, Radstock, Kilmersdon, and Double Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Writhlington in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Green Parlour, under 1 km to the east.
Practice signals around Writhlington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Writhlington. The nearest we do hold are Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 6 miles away; Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 7 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Writhlington
Orthodontic treatment in Writhlington is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Writhlington
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Writhlington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Writhlington
Patients in Writhlington have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Writhlington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Writhlington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Writhlington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Writhlington, Bath and North East Somerset with surrounding locations. Related nearby location pages such as Green Parlour, Tyning, Fox Hills, Radstock, Kilmersdon, and Double Hill can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Writhlington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Writhlington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Writhlington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Writhlington is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Welshmill Dental Practice (6.2 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Writhlington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Writhlington, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Writhlington?
The nearest practice to Writhlington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 6.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Chelsea Road Dental (6.8 miles) and Circus Dental (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Writhlington, Bath and North East 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 Writhlington, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.