Orthodontic practices near Yawl
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Yawl; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 12.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 17.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 18.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 18.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 19.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 19.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 19.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 19.4 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yawl with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 12.1 miles north-east; the next are Budleigh Salterton (17.1 miles south-west) and Henlade (18.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 17.1 miles south-west |
| Henlade | 1 | 18.8 miles north |
| Taunton | 5 | 18.9 miles north |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 19.4 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yawl
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), 18.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 18.9 miles north |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 19.4 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yawl 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,548 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 70 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Devon | 798th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Woodroffe School — 1.6 miles Axe Valley Academy — 2.6 miles Colyton Grammar School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,627 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 12 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 17 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 19 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, 12 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 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 Yawl
From Yawl the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 12.1 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. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (18.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inspired Dental Care (22.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 10 of the practices around Yawl list clear aligners, the nearest 17.1 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 Yawl are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 18.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yawl to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yawl
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Orthodontist in Yawl: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Yawl. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Yawl or another part of Devon.
The local picture in Yawl
Yawl is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. Yawl's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 2,548 residents in Yawl's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Devon. Yawl has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.6% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Yawl attend schools such as The Woodroffe School (1.6 miles) and Axe Valley Academy (2.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Yawl's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Raymond's Hill, Uplyme, Harcombe Bottom, Sector, Wyke Green, and Weycroft.
Local context for Yawl
Raymond's Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Yawl.
Useful local orthodontic context for Yawl
There is no orthodontist on our records in Yawl itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12 miles away; Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton, about 17 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 19 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Yawl
Many people in Yawl delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Yawl follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Yawl
The orthodontic landscape in Yawl offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Yawl
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yawl. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yawl
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Yawl, Devon within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Raymond's Hill, Uplyme, Harcombe Bottom, Sector, Wyke Green, and Weycroft.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yawl
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yawl often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yawl?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yawl is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (17.1 miles) and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (18.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yawl?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yawl, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 12.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yawl?
The nearest practice to Yawl that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 18.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (18.9 miles) and Wellington Dental Practice (19.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yawl, 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 Yawl, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.