--- title: "Orthodontists in Crewkerne, Somerset | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/crewkerne description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Crewkerne, 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 Crewkerne Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Crewkerne, Somerset by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Crewkerne](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crewkerne) ## Compare Orthodontists in Crewkerne 1 practice is on our register for Crewkerne. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orchard-lane-crewkerne-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (118 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Crewkerne 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Population | 7,826 | | Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,672 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 17.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,068 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice | | Access within Somerset | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset | | Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 0.8 miles Beaminster School — 5.2 miles Stanchester Academy — 6.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 763 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 [Roundham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/roundham) [Broadshard](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broadshard) [Furringdons Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/furringdons-cross) [Merriott](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/merriott) [Merriottsford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/merriottsford) [Seaborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/seaborough) [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 Crewkerne How many orthodontists are there in Crewkerne? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Crewkerne. Which orthodontist in Crewkerne has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Crewkerne: 4.6 from 118 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Crewkerne? 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. 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