Orthodontic practices near BA9
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of BA9; 10 practices within 20. The closest is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 12.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 12.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 12.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 12.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 12.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 12.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 12.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 14.6 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 BA9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 12.4 miles north; the next are Yeovil (12.5 miles south-west) and Mendip (14.6 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 BA9
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), 12.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 12.5 miles north |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 4.6 (38 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 4.4 (19 reviews) | 14.6 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 BA9
From BA9 the nearest practice is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, 12.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 3 of the practices around BA9 list clear aligners, the nearest 12.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around BA9 are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 12.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from BA9 to Southwest Dental Laboratory is roughly 30 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
BA9 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 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,042 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 98 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 0.6 miles Sexey's School — 4.0 miles Ansford Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 450 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 12 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 12 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 10 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BA8, BA10, BA7, SP8, DT10, DT9, BA4, BA11 |
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 BA9
Patients in the BA9 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for BA9 is Wincanton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BA9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BA9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BA9 is Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 12.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (12.5 miles) and Yeovil Hospital (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BA9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of BA9, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Frome, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BA9?
The nearest practice to BA9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 12.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (14.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the BA9 postcode district?
Places in or next to BA9 include Wincanton, Verrington, Charlton Musgrove, Riding Gate, Stoney Stoke, Lattiford, Southmarsh and Stoke Trister.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BA9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Wincanton, Somerset, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near BA9?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.