Orthodontic practices near Yondover
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Yondover; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 10.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 10.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 14.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| DK Dental PracticeWeymouth | 14.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.3 (43 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 14.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yondover with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 10.6 miles north; the next are Dorchester (11.7 miles east) and Weymouth (14.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 10.6 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 11.7 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 14.4 miles north |
| Henlade | 1 | 24.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 24.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Yondover
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 11.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yondover at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% 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 | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 396th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sir John Colfox Academy — 1.7 miles Beaminster School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 756 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 11 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 12 miles Carlton Dental Practice, Weymouth — 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, 9 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 Yondover
From Yondover the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 10.6 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. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (24.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around Yondover list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yondover are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yondover 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 280 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yondover
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Local snapshot of Yondover
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Practice signals around Yondover
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yondover. The nearest recorded are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 12 miles away; and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 14 miles away.
Yondover in context
Yondover is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Yondover sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Yondover has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,747 residents in the neighbourhood around Yondover, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset. Yondover has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 11 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Yondover are The Sir John Colfox Academy (1.7 miles) and Beaminster School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 179 schools and 51,332 pupils across Yondover's Local Authority. Yondover's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Yondover
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Yondover 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Yondover runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Yondover
Patients in Yondover have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Yondover — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Yondover — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Yondover is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Yondover's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Yondover, 5.8% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yondover; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 16.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Yondover are served by secondary schools including The Sir John Colfox Academy (1.7 miles) and Beaminster School (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Yondover's Local Authority has 179 schools educating 51,332 pupils (DfE data). Yondover sits close to the England average for deprivation. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yondover. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 11 miles away; Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 12 miles away; and Carlton Dental Practice in Weymouth, about 14 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yondover. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Yondover
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yondover often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yondover?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yondover is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 10.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Orthodontic Department (11.7 miles) and Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yondover?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yondover, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yondover?
The nearest practice to Yondover that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 11.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (24.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (24.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yondover, Dorset?
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 Yondover, Dorset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.