Priory Dental
29 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SU, UK, Mendip BA5 1SU
4.9 (94 reviews)
About This Practice
Priory Dental is a registered orthodontic provider serving Mendip and the surrounding area. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews. Priory Dental is one of 3 orthodontic practices we track in Mendip. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers, depending on suitability. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip (under a mile away), Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip (under a mile away), and Grants House Dentistry in Frome (about 14 miles away). Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Across the practices we list in Mendip, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. You'll find the practice at 29 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SU, UK, BA5 1SU.
Priory Dental at a Glance
| Address | 29 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SU, UK, Mendip, BA5 1SU |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Priory Dental
Around Priory Dental the 2021 Census counts 1,941 residents, with 5.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to The Blue School (0.5 miles). Priory Dental is one of 3 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Among the 3 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,941 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue School (0.5 miles); St Dunstan's School (4.6 miles); Whitstone (4.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 3 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol (about 18 miles) |
| Residents in BA5 | 8,066 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in BA5 | 19.6% |
| Residents per square kilometre in BA5 | 517 |
NHS Orthodontics in Mendip
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board.
Priory Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Priory Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Somerset Orthodontist, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Priory Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, children | 4.4 (19) |
| Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (112) |
| Grants House Dentistry, Frome | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (38) |
| Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (198) |
| Portway Dental Practice, Frome | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (124) |
| Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome | 14.8 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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