Orthodontic practices near Yarcombe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yarcombe; 3 practices within 10 and 16 practices within 20. The closest is Orthoworld in Taunton, 9.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrthoworldTaunton | 9.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 10.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 10.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 10.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 10.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.4 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yarcombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taunton, 9.9 miles north; the next are Henlade (10.0 miles north) and Langford Budville (10.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 5 | 9.9 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 10.0 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.1 miles east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.3 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yarcombe
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), 10.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 10.1 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 18.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yarcombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Devon |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,346 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 669th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orthoworld, Taunton — 10 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 10 miles Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 10 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, 16 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | One Smile Dental — 5 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 Yarcombe
From Yarcombe the nearest practice is Orthoworld in Taunton, 9.9 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 16.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (10.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (21.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Yarcombe list clear aligners, the nearest 10.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yarcombe are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yarcombe to Orthoworld 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 260 to 510 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £230 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yarcombe
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Orthodontist in Yarcombe: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Yarcombe, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Devon and the surrounding area.
Local context for Yarcombe
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Newcott, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yarcombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yarcombe itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthoworld in Taunton, about 10 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 10 miles away; and Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Newcott, Stockland, Wortheal, Bishopswood, Furley, and Higher Beetham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Yarcombe in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Yarcombe sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,346 residents in the neighbourhood around Yarcombe, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. People in Yarcombe usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Yarcombe are served by secondary schools including Holyrood Academy (4.6 miles). Yarcombe sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Orthodontic Treatments in Yarcombe
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Yarcombe can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Yarcombe — Local Context
Yarcombe has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — One Smile Dental — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Officially, Yarcombe is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Yarcombe. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,346 residents in the neighbourhood around Yarcombe, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Devon. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yarcombe; the nearest is about 10 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Yarcombe attend schools such as Holyrood Academy (4.6 miles). Yarcombe sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Yarcombe itself. The nearest we do hold are Orthoworld in Taunton, about 10 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 10 miles away; and Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Yarcombe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Yarcombe helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Yarcombe follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yarcombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yarcombe
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Yarcombe, Devon alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Newcott, Stockland, Wortheal, Bishopswood, Furley, and Higher Beetham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yarcombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yarcombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yarcombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yarcombe is Orthoworld in Taunton, about 9.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (10.0 miles) and Musgrove Park Hospital (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yarcombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yarcombe, 3 practices within 10 miles and 16 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Taunton, 9.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yarcombe?
The nearest practice to Yarcombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 10.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (10.1 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yarcombe, Devon?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yarcombe, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.