Orthodontic practices near TA12
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TA12; 4 practices within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 5.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 6.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 6.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 13.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 13.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 13.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 14.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TA12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 5.8 miles east; the next are Crewkerne (6.3 miles south) and Henlade (13.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 5.8 miles east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 6.3 miles south |
| Henlade | 1 | 13.1 miles west |
| Taunton | 1 | 13.1 miles west |
| Bridgwater | 2 | 13.2 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 TA12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 13.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 13.1 miles west |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 4.5 (67 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-west |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 3.8 (352 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TA12
From TA12 the nearest practice is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, 5.8 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. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 18.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around TA12 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TA12 are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 13.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TA12 to Yeovil Dental Access Centre is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TA12 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,603 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 192 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stanchester Academy — 2.5 miles Huish Episcopi Academy — 4.8 miles Preston School Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 829 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 | Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 6 miles Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 6 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 18 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TA14, TA13, TA15, TA16, TA10, TA17, TA18, TA11 |
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 TA12
People searching from TA12 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 TA12 is Martock.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TA12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TA12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TA12 is Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 5.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (6.2 miles) and Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TA12?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TA12, 4 practices within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TA12?
The nearest practice to TA12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 13.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (13.1 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (13.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the TA12 postcode district?
Places in or next to TA12 include Martock, Coat, Bower Hinton, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Southay, Norton sub Hamdon, Pound and Kingsbury Episcopi.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TA12 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Martock, Somerset, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
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.