Orthodontic practices near BA8
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of BA8; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 10.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.3 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 10.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 16.5 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 16.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 16.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 16.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 17.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to BA8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 10.3 miles west; the next are Frome (16.5 miles north) and Mendip (17.8 miles north-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of BA8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 16.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 16.5 miles north |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 16.8 miles north |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 4.4 (19 reviews) | 17.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from BA8
The nearest practice to BA8 is Yeovil Hospital, 10.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 3 of the practices around BA8 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around BA8 are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 16.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from BA8 to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 25 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 270 to 540 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £245 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
BA8 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,876 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 129 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 4.1 miles The Gryphon School — 5.1 miles |
| Schools in council area | 303 schools, 79,343 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 10 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 16 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BA9, DT10, DT9, BA10, SP8, BA7, BA4, BA21 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Starting your orthodontic search in BA8
People searching from BA8 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for BA8 is Yenston.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BA8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BA8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BA8 is Yeovil Hospital, about 10.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (10.6 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BA8?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of BA8, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 10.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BA8?
The nearest practice to BA8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 16.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (17.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the BA8 postcode district?
Places in or next to BA8 include Yenston, Henstridge, Henstridge Ash, Henstridge Bowden, Towns End, Purse Caundle, Stalbridge and Lower Nyland.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BA8 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Yenston, Somerset, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.