About This Practice
Rock House Dental Practice is a registered orthodontic provider serving Mendip and the surrounding area. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Rock House Dental Practice is located at 5 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SR, UK. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Mendip. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip (under a mile away), Priory Dental in Mendip (under a mile away), and Grants House Dentistry in Frome (about 14 miles away). This is one of 3 practices on our Mendip register. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 112 reviews.
Rock House Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 5 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SR, UK, Mendip |
|---|---|
| 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 | Private |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Rock House Dental Practice
Around Rock House Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,848 residents, with 5% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The Blue School is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Rock House Dental Practice 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. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Blue School (0.4 miles); St Dunstan's School (4.7 miles); Whitstone (4.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (2 offer NHS, 2 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) |
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.
Rock House Dental Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Rock House Dental Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Somerset Orthodontist, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Rock House Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, children | 4.4 (19) |
| Priory Dental, Mendip | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (94) |
| Grants House Dentistry, Frome | 14.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (38) |
| Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome | 14.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (198) |
| Portway Dental Practice, Frome | 14.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (124) |
| Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome | 14.7 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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