--- title: "Priory Dental | Orthodontist in Mendip" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/priory-dental description: "Priory Dental is an orthodontic practice in Mendip. Rated 4.9/5 from 94 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Priory Dental 29 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SU, UK, [Mendip](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mendip) BA5 1SU 4.9 (94 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01749 678040](tel:01749 678040) [Visit Website](http://www.priorydental.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11288595926908612458&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BA5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ba5) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Priory Dental offer NHS treatment? Priory Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Priory Dental offer? Priory Dental offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Priory Dental offer payment plans? Priory Dental is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Priory Dental use digital scanning? Priory Dental is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Priory Dental located? Priory Dental is located in Mendip. How many orthodontists are there in Mendip? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Mendip, of which Priory Dental is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Priory Dental? 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 Priory Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Rock House Dental Practice (Mendip, under a mile away), Somerset Orthodontist (Mendip, under a mile away), and Grants House Dentistry (Frome, about 14 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Priory Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Priory Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Mendip View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mendip) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [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 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/somerset-orthodontist), Mendip | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, children | 4.4 (19) | | [Rock House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rock-house-dental-practice), Mendip | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (112) | | [Grants House Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grants-house-dentistry), Frome | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (38) | | [Welshmill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/welshmill-dental-practice), Frome | 14.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (198) | | [Portway Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portway-dental-practice), Frome | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (124) | | [Southwest Dental Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southwest-dental-laboratory), Frome | 14.8 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Priory Dental. [Somerset Orthodontist — Mendip (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/somerset-orthodontist) [Rock House Dental Practice — Mendip (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rock-house-dental-practice) [Grants House Dentistry — Frome (14 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grants-house-dentistry) [Welshmill Dental Practice — Frome (14 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/welshmill-dental-practice) [Portway Dental Practice — Frome (15 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portway-dental-practice) [Southwest Dental Laboratory — Frome (15 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southwest-dental-laboratory) [Compare All Orthodontists in Mendip](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mendip) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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