Orthodontic practices near Frome
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Frome, 5 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, 0.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 0.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 0.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 0.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 0.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Dentalcare TrowbridgeTrowbridge | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (162 reviews) |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 10.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Bath OrthodonticsBath | 10.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (27 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 10.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frome with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Frome, 0.1 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (8.2 miles north-east) and Bath (10.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 4 | 0.1 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Bath | 15 | 10.7 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 14.3 miles west |
| Corsham | 1 | 15.1 miles north |
| Chippenham | 5 | 17.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frome
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 18.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 18.1 miles north-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 11.0 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.1 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 11.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frome 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 26,203 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,869 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,366 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Somerset | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakfield Academy — 0.7 miles Selwood Academy — 0.7 miles Frome Community College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,446 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 4 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 43 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BA11 |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Frome
Frome has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Grants House Dentistry in Frome is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Frome list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Frome are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frome
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Orthodontist in Frome: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Frome keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset. Frome — a market town with a population of around 26,203 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Easthill, Critchill, Little Keyford, Blatchbridge, Cottle's Oak, and Oldford.
Useful local orthodontic context for Frome
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 4 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Frome or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 include NHS signals and 5 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 2, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Grants House Dentistry, Portway Dental Practice, Southwest Dental Laboratory, and Welshmill Dental Practice. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Wiltshire and Nationally.
Area profile for Frome
By ONS classification, Frome falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Frome falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 19.5% of Frome's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,869 residents in the neighbourhood around Frome, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Frome is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Frome attend schools such as Oakfield Academy (0.7 miles) and Selwood Academy (0.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Frome's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Frome falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Frome is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Frome
With a population of roughly 26,203, Frome is a market town within Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Easthill, under 1 km to the east.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Frome
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Frome has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Easthill, Critchill and Little Keyford regularly visit orthodontists in Frome.
Treatment Options in Frome — Local Context
There are 4 orthodontic practices in our database covering Frome. ONS classifies Frome as urban: Further from a major town or city. Frome sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,869 residents in Frome's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Frome has more choice than 56% of towns in England. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Frome are served by secondary schools including Oakfield Academy (0.7 miles) and Selwood Academy (0.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Frome's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Frome's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frome is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. Of the 4 orthodontic practices recorded for Frome and the surrounding area, 2 list NHS treatment and 5 list private care; 1 advertises clear aligners; and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments and 2 mention parking. Between them they describe serving Wiltshire and Nationally. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from Easthill, Critchill, and Little Keyford regularly make use of Frome's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
The Orthodontic Journey in Frome
Orthodontic treatment in Frome is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from Easthill, Critchill and Little Keyford regularly visit orthodontists in Frome.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Frome follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frome. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frome
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Frome, Somerset alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Easthill, Critchill, Little Keyford, Blatchbridge, Cottle's Oak, and Oldford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frome
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frome often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frome?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frome is Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 0.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Portway Dental Practice (0.3 miles) and Welshmill Dental Practice (0.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frome?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Frome, 5 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frome?
The nearest practice to Frome that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 0.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dentalcare Trowbridge (8.2 miles) and Dr G Edwards (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frome, Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Frome, Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.