Orthodontic practices near TA19
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TA19; 6 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 6.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 6.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 9.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 10.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (479 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TA19 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 6.4 miles south-east; the next are Henlade (8.6 miles north-west) and Taunton (8.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 1 | 11.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TA19
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), 8.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Musgrove Park HospitalTaunton | 4.0 (479 reviews) | 10.4 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 TA19
From TA19 the nearest practice is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 6.4 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. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around TA19 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TA19 are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 8.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TA19 to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TA19 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,144 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 451 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyrood Academy — 4.6 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 6 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 9 miles Confident Orthodontics, Taunton — 9 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TA20, TA17, TA13, TA16, TA10, TA3, TA18, TA12 |
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.
Orthodontic research around TA19
A typical orthodontic search around TA19 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 TA19 is Ilminster.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TA19
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TA19?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TA19 is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 6.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (8.6 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TA19?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TA19, 6 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TA19?
The nearest practice to TA19 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 8.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (8.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the TA19 postcode district?
Places in or next to TA19 include Ilminster, Ilton, Old Way, Dowlish Ford, Moolham, Knott Oak, Dillington and Rapps.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TA19 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Ilminster, Somerset, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near TA19?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.