--- title: "Orthodontists in Bridgwater, Somerset | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bridgwater description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Bridgwater, Somerset: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Bridgwater Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Bridgwater, Somerset by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Bridgwater](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bridgwater) ## Compare Orthodontists in Bridgwater 4 practices are on our register for Bridgwater. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cornhill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cornhill-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (62 reviews) | Under a mile | | [East Quay Medical Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/east-quay-medical-centre) TA6 4GP | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 3.3 (84 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Quantock View Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quantock-view-dental-centre) TA6 6PR | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.5 (67 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Taunton Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/taunton-road-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Bridgwater at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Somerset | | NHS dental services | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 41,276 | | Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,827 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 44.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 41.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,321 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England | | Access within Somerset | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 27 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Robert Blake Academy — 0.7 miles Chilton Trinity School — 0.7 miles Bridgwater College Academy — 0.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,602 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 303 schools, 79,343 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20.2% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Eastover](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eastover) [Hamp](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hamp) [Stockmoor Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stockmoor-village) [Wembdon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wembdon) [Chilton Trinity](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chilton-trinity) [Dunwear](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunwear) [All Areas in Somerset](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/somerset) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Bridgwater How many orthodontists are there in Bridgwater? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Bridgwater, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Bridgwater offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Bridgwater: East Quay Medical Centre, Quantock View Dental Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Bridgwater has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Cornhill Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Bridgwater: 4.9 from 62 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Bridgwater, Somerset | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bridgwater](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bridgwater) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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