Orthodontic practices near Yarde
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Yarde; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 12.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 12.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 13.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 13.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 13.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 14.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Yarde with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Langford Budville, 12.1 miles south-east; the next are Taunton (13.0 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (14.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Langford Budville | 1 | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Taunton | 5 | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 14.6 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Barry | 3 | 18.0 miles north |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 21.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yarde
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 19.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yarde 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,097 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 795th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school (DfE) |
| 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 | Wellington Dental Practice, Langford Budville — 12 miles Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton — 13 miles Cornhill Dental Practice, Bridgwater — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Exmoor Dental Centre — 8 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 Yarde
The nearest practice to Yarde is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 12.1 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Yarde list clear aligners, the nearest 12.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yarde are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, 12.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yarde to Wellington Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 310 to 630 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £285 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yarde
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Orthodontist in Yarde: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Yarde often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Yarde itself or elsewhere in Somerset.
Local context for Yarde
The nearest other location we cover is Stream, around 1 km to the north.
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Pages for Stream, Monksilver, Nettlecombe, Capton, Chidgley, and Washford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Yarde
Officially, Yarde is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Yarde's under-16 share, 10.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,097 residents in Yarde's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Yarde usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Yarde are served by secondary schools including Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Yarde's Local Authority. Yarde's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Yarde is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yarde
There is no orthodontist on our records in Yarde itself. The closest on record are Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 12 miles away; Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, about 13 miles away; and Cornhill Dental Practice in Bridgwater, about 15 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Yarde
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yarde has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Yarde
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Yarde — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Yarde
Orthodontic treatment in Yarde is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Yarde
There's no orthodontist on record in Yarde itself; the nearest dentist, Exmoor Dental Centre, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Yarde as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Yarde falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Yarde's under-16 share, 10.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,097 residents in Yarde's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. Yarde has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Yarde are Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School (2.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Yarde's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Yarde sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Yarde is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yarde. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yarde
This section helps connect Yarde, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Stream, Monksilver, Nettlecombe, Capton, Chidgley, and Washford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yarde
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yarde often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yarde?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yarde is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 12.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (13.0 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (13.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yarde?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yarde, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Langford Budville, 12.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yarde?
The nearest practice to Yarde that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wellington Dental Practice in Langford Budville, about 12.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (14.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yarde, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yarde, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.