Orthodontic practices near TA9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TA9; 8 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 7.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 7.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 8.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Quantock View Dental CentreBridgwater | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (67 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 8.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 9.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TA9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgwater, 6.5 miles south; the next are Weston-super-Mare (8.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 4 | 6.5 miles south |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TA9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cornhill Dental Practice in Bridgwater (4.9 from 62 reviews), 7.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 4.7 (135 reviews) | 9.4 miles north |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 4.7 (28 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 4.6 (40 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TA9
From TA9 the nearest practice is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, 6.5 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Twenty 2 Dental (8.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around TA9 list clear aligners, the nearest 8.6 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 TA9 are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TA9 to East Quay Medical 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 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 16.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TA9 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,661 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 325 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The King Alfred School — 1.1 miles Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,269 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 | East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 6 miles Twenty 2 Dental, Weston-super-Mare — 9 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 24 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TA8, TA7, TA6, BS24, BS26, BS23, BS29, BS22 |
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.
Teeth straightening near TA9
Most TA9 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 TA9 is Edithmead.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TA9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TA9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TA9 is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 6.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Cornhill Dental Practice (7.0 miles) and Taunton Road Dental Practice (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TA9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TA9, 8 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bridgwater, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TA9?
The nearest practice to TA9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 6.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Quantock View Dental Centre (8.7 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (8.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the TA9 postcode district?
Places in or next to TA9 include Edithmead, Bason Bridge, Highbridge, Brent Knoll, Battleborough, Cote, East Huntspill and Huntspill.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TA9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Edithmead, Somerset, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near TA9?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
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.