--- title: "Somerset Orthodontist | Orthodontist in Mendip" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/somerset-orthodontist description: "Somerset Orthodontist is an orthodontic practice in Mendip. Rated 4.4/5 from 19 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Somerset Orthodontist 11 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SU, UK, [Mendip](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mendip) BA5 1SU 4.4 (19 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01749 675825](tel:01749 675825) [Visit Website](http://www.wellsmile.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3387138137444831122&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:enquiries@wellsmile.co.uk) ## About This Practice Patients in Mendip can be seen at Somerset Orthodontist. Other practices nearby include Rock House Dental Practice 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 practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. A patient review of Somerset Orthodontist: “Child had first orthodontic appointment today, staff were brilliant, explained every step and put child at ease. Really professional and friendly.” (one patient). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Patients have rated this practice 4.4/5 across 19 reviews. You'll find the practice at 11 Priory Rd, Wells BA5 1SU, UK, BA5 1SU. This is one of 3 practices on our Mendip register. Across the practices we list in Mendip, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.4 is below that. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. This practice is reported to focus on children's orthodontic treatment. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. ## Somerset Orthodontist at a Glance | Address | 11 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 | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 19 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Rock House Dental Practice, 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 Somerset Orthodontist Somerset Orthodontist sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,941 residents, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to The Blue School (0.5 miles). Somerset Orthodontist is one of 3 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 3 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. 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 (4.7 miles); Whitstone (4.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd 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. Somerset Orthodontist is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Somerset Orthodontist offer NHS treatment? Somerset Orthodontist offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Somerset Orthodontist offer? Somerset Orthodontist offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Somerset Orthodontist run by a specialist orthodontist? Somerset Orthodontist is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Somerset Orthodontist treat children as well as adults? Somerset Orthodontist is reported to focus on children's orthodontic treatment. Is Somerset Orthodontist accessible? Somerset Orthodontist is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Somerset Orthodontist located? Somerset Orthodontist is located in Mendip. How many orthodontists are there in Mendip? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Mendip, of which Somerset Orthodontist is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Somerset Orthodontist? 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 Somerset Orthodontist? The nearest other practices on our register are Rock House Dental Practice (Mendip, under a mile away), Priory Dental (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 Somerset Orthodontist, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Somerset Orthodontist on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Mendip View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mendip) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Children's orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/childrens-orthodontics-uk) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Somerset Orthodontist on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Rock House Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Somerset Orthodontist | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Rock House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rock-house-dental-practice), Mendip | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (112) | | [Priory Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/priory-dental), Mendip | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (94) | | [Grants House Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grants-house-dentistry), Frome | 14.4 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 | 14.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Somerset Orthodontist. [Rock House Dental Practice — Mendip (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rock-house-dental-practice) [Priory Dental — Mendip (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/priory-dental) [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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