--- title: "East Quay Medical Centre | Orthodontist in Bridgwater" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/east-quay-medical-centre description: "East Quay Medical Centre is an orthodontic practice in Bridgwater. Rated 3.3/5 from 84 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # East Quay Medical Centre East Quay Medical Centre, E Quay, Symons Way, Bridgwater TA6 4GP, UK, [Bridgwater](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bridgwater) TA6 4GP 3.3 (84 reviews) NHS Braces [01278 444666](tel:01278 444666) [Visit Website](http://www.eastquaymedicalcentre.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10900249665605619899&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception.eastquaymc@nhs.net) ## About This Practice East Quay Medical Centre provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Bridgwater. Treatments offered include NHS Braces. East Quay Medical Centre is one of 4 orthodontic practices we track in Bridgwater. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Cornhill Dental Practice in Bridgwater (under a mile away), Taunton Road Dental Practice in Bridgwater (under a mile away), and Quantock View Dental Centre in Bridgwater (about 2 miles away). The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Its 3.3 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.2 across the practices we track in Bridgwater. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. You'll find the practice at East Quay Medical Centre, E Quay, Symons Way, Bridgwater TA6 4GP, UK, TA6 4GP. The practice has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews. ## East Quay Medical Centre at a Glance | Address | East Quay Medical Centre, E Quay, Symons Way, Bridgwater TA6 4GP, UK, Bridgwater, TA6 4GP | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 3.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Cornhill Dental Practice, Bridgwater — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around East Quay Medical Centre Around East Quay Medical Centre the 2021 Census counts 1,725 residents, with 7.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Chilton Trinity School is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 3 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 27 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,725 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Chilton Trinity School (0.4 miles); Bridgwater College Academy (0.9 miles); Robert Blake Academy (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff (about 27 miles) | | Residents in TA6 | 9,379 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in TA6 | 34.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in TA6 | 3,480 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the TA6 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ta6) ## NHS Orthodontics in Bridgwater 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. East Quay Medical Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does East Quay Medical Centre offer NHS treatment? East Quay Medical Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does East Quay Medical Centre offer? East Quay Medical Centre offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is East Quay Medical Centre located? East Quay Medical Centre is located in Bridgwater. How many orthodontists are there in Bridgwater? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Bridgwater, of which East Quay Medical Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at East Quay Medical Centre? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near East Quay Medical Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Cornhill Dental Practice (Bridgwater, under a mile away), Taunton Road Dental Practice (Bridgwater, under a mile away), and Quantock View Dental Centre (Bridgwater, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at East Quay Medical Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` East Quay Medical Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Bridgwater View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bridgwater) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to East Quay Medical Centre on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Cornhill Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From East Quay Medical Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cornhill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cornhill-dental-practice), Bridgwater | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (62) | | [Taunton Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/taunton-road-dental-practice), Bridgwater | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (5) | | [Quantock View Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quantock-view-dental-centre), Bridgwater | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.5 (67) | | [Confident Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/confident-orthodontics), Taunton | 8.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (247) | | [Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/goodbody-clinic-confident-orthodontics), Henlade | 8.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Confident Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/confident-orthodontics-2), Taunton | 9.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from East Quay Medical Centre. [Cornhill Dental Practice — Bridgwater (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cornhill-dental-practice) [Taunton Road Dental Practice — Bridgwater (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/taunton-road-dental-practice) [Quantock View Dental Centre — Bridgwater (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quantock-view-dental-centre) [Confident Orthodontics — Taunton (9 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/confident-orthodontics) [Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics — Henlade (9 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/goodbody-clinic-confident-orthodontics) [Confident Orthodontics — Taunton (9 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/confident-orthodontics-2) [Compare All Orthodontists in Bridgwater](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bridgwater) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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