Orthodontic practices near DT9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of DT9; 3 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 5.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 5.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 5.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 5.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 12.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 16.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 16.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Priory DentalMendip | 19.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 19.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 DT9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 5.2 miles west; the next are Crewkerne (12.7 miles west) and Dorchester (16.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 5.2 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
| Dorchester | 2 | 16.2 miles south |
| Mendip | 2 | 19.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DT9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 16.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 19.1 miles north |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 4.4 (19 reviews) | 19.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from DT9
The nearest practice to DT9 is Yeovil Hospital, 5.2 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. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 4 of the practices around DT9 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 DT9 are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 16.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DT9 to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
DT9 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 25.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,552 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 20.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 128 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Gryphon School — 1.2 miles Buckler's Mead School — 4.8 miles Westfield Academy — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,569 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 | Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 5 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 13 miles Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, Dorchester — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BA8, BA21, BA22, BA20, BA7, BA9, DT10, BA10 |
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 DT9 area
Patients in the DT9 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 DT9 is Sherborne.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DT9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to DT9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DT9 is Yeovil Hospital, about 5.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (5.4 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near DT9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DT9, 3 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near DT9?
The nearest practice to DT9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 16.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Priory Dental (19.1 miles) and Somerset Orthodontist (19.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the DT9 postcode district?
Places in or next to DT9 include Sherborne, Higher Sandford, Stallen, Thornford, Stafford's Green, Sandford Orcas, Higher Totnell and Nether Compton.
How do I find an orthodontist near the DT9 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Sherborne, Dorset, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.