Orthodontic practices near Yarford
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Yarford, 11 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, 3.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 3.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (200 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yarford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taunton, 3.3 miles south-east; the next are Henlade (4.4 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (6.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton | 5 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 19.3 miles south-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 21.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yarford
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), 4.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 3.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yarford 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,465 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% 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 | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 225th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pyrland School — 2.3 miles The Castle School — 3.1 miles Monkton Wood Academy — 3.8 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 | Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 3 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 4 miles Quantock View Dental Centre, Bridgwater — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Church House Dental Clinic — 2 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 Yarford
Yarford is 3.3 miles from Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Yarford list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yarford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yarford
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Orthodontist in Yarford: This page was put together for people in Yarford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Yarford with the wider Somerset area.
Widen your local search
Pages for Cushuish, Fennington, Pickney, Dodhill, Toulton, and Fitzroy follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Yarford
ONS classifies Yarford as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Yarford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of Yarford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,465 residents in the neighbourhood around Yarford, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Yarford has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Yarford attend schools such as Pyrland School (2.3 miles) and The Castle School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Yarford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Yarford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Yarford is about 31 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local snapshot of Yarford
The nearest other location we cover is Cushuish, under 1 km to the west.
What local practice data suggests in Yarford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yarford. The nearest we do hold are Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 3 miles away; Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 4 miles away; and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Yarford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yarford has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Yarford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Yarford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Yarford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Yarford helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Yarford
No orthodontic practice covers Yarford directly, though Church House Dental Clinic (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Officially, Yarford is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Yarford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Yarford's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,465 residents in the neighbourhood around Yarford, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Yarford has more choice than 64% of towns in England. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Yarford are served by secondary schools including Pyrland School (2.3 miles) and The Castle School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Yarford's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Yarford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Yarford is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 31 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 Yarford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yarford
These local links are here for anyone comparing Yarford, Somerset against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Cushuish, Fennington, Pickney, Dodhill, Toulton, and Fitzroy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yarford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yarford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yarford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yarford is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Musgrove Park Hospital (3.4 miles) and Taunton Dental and Implant Centre (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yarford?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Yarford, 11 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yarford?
The nearest practice to Yarford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 4.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (4.4 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yarford, Somerset?
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 Yarford, Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.