Orthodontic practices near Lamyatt
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lamyatt; 3 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 8.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 8.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 11.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 13.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lamyatt with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 8.8 miles north-west; the next are Frome (10.9 miles north-east) and Yeovil (13.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Frome | 4 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Yeovil | 3 | 13.4 miles south-west |
| Bath | 15 | 18.9 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 20.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lamyatt
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 18.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 18.9 miles north |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 18.9 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 19.3 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 19.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lamyatt 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 705th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 1.7 miles Sexey's School — 1.9 miles Whitstone — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,102 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles Portway Dental Practice, Frome — 11 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 26 within 20 miles |
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 Lamyatt
From Lamyatt the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dentalcare Trowbridge (19 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Lamyatt list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 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 Lamyatt are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 8.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lamyatt to Somerset Orthodontist is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lamyatt
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lamyatt, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Somerset.
Where Lamyatt sits locally
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to Wyke Champflower, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Wyke Champflower, Cole, Milton Clevedon, Pecking Mill, Stoney Stratton, and Alhampton can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Lamyatt in context
Officially, Lamyatt is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lamyatt falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.1% of Lamyatt's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,101 residents in the neighbourhood around Lamyatt, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Lamyatt usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Lamyatt are Ansford Academy (1.7 miles) and Sexey's School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lamyatt's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Lamyatt's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lamyatt is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What local practice data suggests in Lamyatt
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lamyatt itself. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 11 miles away; and Yeovil Hospital, about 13 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lamyatt
Many people in Lamyatt delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lamyatt
Orthodontic practices in and around Lamyatt vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Lamyatt is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. Lamyatt's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lamyatt, 6.9% of the 2,101 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lamyatt has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lamyatt are Ansford Academy (1.7 miles) and Sexey's School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lamyatt's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Lamyatt sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lamyatt is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Lamyatt Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lamyatt can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lamyatt
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lamyatt — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lamyatt. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lamyatt
These links help widen your research beyond Lamyatt, Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Wyke Champflower, Cole, Milton Clevedon, Pecking Mill, Stoney Stratton, and Alhampton may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lamyatt
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lamyatt often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lamyatt?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lamyatt is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (8.8 miles) and Priory Dental (8.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lamyatt?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lamyatt, 3 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lamyatt?
The nearest practice to Lamyatt that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 8.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Priory Dental (8.8 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lamyatt, Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lamyatt, Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.