Orthodontic practices near Yarlington
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Yarlington; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 10.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 12.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 12.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 12.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 13.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 13.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yarlington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 10.1 miles south-west; the next are Mendip (12.2 miles north-west) and Frome (13.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.2 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 17.9 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 22.0 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 22.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yarlington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 14.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yarlington 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,437 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 748th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 2.7 miles King Arthur's School — 2.9 miles Sexey's School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 919 pupils (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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 10 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 12 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 14 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, 11 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 Yarlington
The nearest practice to Yarlington is Yeovil Hospital, 10.1 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (22 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Yarlington list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Yarlington are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 12.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yarlington to Yeovil Hospital 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 260 to 530 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £240 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yarlington
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Practice data for Yarlington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Yarlington itself. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12 miles away; and Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about Yarlington
Yarlington's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.3% of Yarlington's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,437 residents in the neighbourhood around Yarlington, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Yarlington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Yarlington are served by secondary schools including Ansford Academy (2.7 miles) and King Arthur's School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Yarlington's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Yarlington is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Yarlington is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
About Yarlington
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Yarlington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Yarlington helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Yarlington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Yarlington Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Yarlington can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Yarlington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Yarlington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yarlington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yarlington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Yarlington, Somerset alone. Related nearby location pages such as Higher Shepton, Shepton Montague, Hadspen, Bratton Seymour, Galhampton, and Small Way can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yarlington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yarlington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yarlington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yarlington is Yeovil Hospital, about 10.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (10.3 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yarlington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yarlington, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 10.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yarlington?
The nearest practice to Yarlington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 12.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (12.2 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yarlington, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yarlington, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.