Orthodontic practices near DT7
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of DT7; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 12.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 17.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (204 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 19.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 20.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 20.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 20.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 20.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 20.7 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to DT7 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 12.6 miles north-east; the next are Budleigh Salterton (17.4 miles west) and Yeovil (19.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Budleigh Salterton | 1 | 17.4 miles west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 19.9 miles north-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 20.4 miles north |
| Taunton | 2 | 20.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DT7
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashbury Dental Care in Budleigh Salterton (4.9 from 204 reviews), 17.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Dental CareBudleigh Salterton | 4.9 (204 reviews) | 17.4 miles west |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DT7
From DT7 the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 12.6 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (20.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around DT7 list clear aligners, the nearest 17.4 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around DT7 are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 20.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DT7 to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 330 to 660 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £150 to £295 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 330 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
DT7 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 6.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,288 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 17.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 152 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Woodroffe School — 0.1 miles Axe Valley Academy — 4.3 miles Colyton Grammar School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 886 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles Ashbury Dental Care, Budleigh Salterton — 17 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 20 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, 4 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EX13, EX12, EX24, TA20, DT6, TA19, DT8, TA17 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the DT7 area
Patients in the DT7 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for DT7 is Cobb.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DT7
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DT7?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DT7 is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 12.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ashbury Dental Care (17.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (19.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DT7?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DT7, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 12.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DT7?
The nearest practice to DT7 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 20.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (20.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the DT7 postcode district?
Places in or next to DT7 include Cobb, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Yawl, Harcombe Bottom, Raymond's Hill, Catherston Leweston and Charmouth.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DT7 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Cobb, Dorset, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near DT7?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.