Orthodontic practices near Lattiford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Lattiford; 11 practices within 20. The closest is Yeovil Hospital, 10.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 10.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 10.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Southwest Dental LaboratoryFrome | 14.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 14.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 14.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 14.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (198 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 14.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lattiford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Yeovil, 10.7 miles south-west; the next are Frome (14.1 miles north-east) and Mendip (14.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil | 3 | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Frome | 4 | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 14.6 miles north-west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 18.8 miles south-west |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 22.1 miles north-east |
| Dorchester | 2 | 22.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lattiford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (4.9 from 198 reviews), 14.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 14.4 miles north |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-west |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lattiford 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 | 12.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,792 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% 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 | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 769th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Arthur's School — 1.3 miles Sexey's School — 4.6 miles Ansford Academy — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 450 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 Hospital, Yeovil — 11 miles Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — 14 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 11 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 Lattiford
From Lattiford the nearest practice is Yeovil Hospital, 10.7 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. 11 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (22.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Lattiford list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lattiford are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, 14.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lattiford to Yeovil Hospital is roughly 25 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 280 to 560 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lattiford
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Orthodontist in Lattiford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lattiford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Somerset.
Facts about Lattiford
The nearest other location we cover is North Cheriton, around 1 km to the south.
Useful local orthodontic context for Lattiford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lattiford. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 11 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 15 miles away.
What official data says about Lattiford
By ONS classification, Lattiford falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lattiford sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.1% of Lattiford's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,792 residents in Lattiford's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Lattiford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lattiford are King Arthur's School (1.3 miles) and Sexey's School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lattiford's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Lattiford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Lattiford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lattiford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lattiford can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Lattiford — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Lattiford vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Lattiford — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Lattiford has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.1% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lattiford, 5.8% of the 1,792 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Lattiford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lattiford are served by secondary schools including King Arthur's School (1.3 miles) and Sexey's School (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Lattiford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Lattiford is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lattiford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lattiford. The nearest recorded are Yeovil Hospital, about 11 miles away; Southwest Dental Laboratory in Frome, about 14 miles away; and Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 15 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lattiford
Many people in Lattiford delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lattiford
Treatment in Lattiford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lattiford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lattiford
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lattiford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lattiford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lattiford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lattiford is Yeovil Hospital, about 10.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (10.9 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lattiford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lattiford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Yeovil, 10.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lattiford?
The nearest practice to Lattiford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portway Dental Practice in Frome, about 14.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (14.6 miles) and Priory Dental (14.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lattiford, Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lattiford, Somerset?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.