Orthodontic practices near Lippiatt
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lippiatt; 7 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 7.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 7.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 9.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 9.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 9.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 14.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lippiatt with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 7.3 miles south-east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (8.8 miles north-west) and Bristol (14.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Bristol | 17 | 14.0 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 15.0 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 17.0 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 Lippiatt
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 14.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.2 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lippiatt 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,536 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 611 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 580th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairlands Middle School — 0.3 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 0.6 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,448 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 — 7 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 9 miles Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 14 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BS27 |
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 Lippiatt
From Lippiatt the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.3 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (14 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lippiatt list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 Lippiatt are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 7.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lippiatt to Somerset Orthodontist 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lippiatt
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Orthodontist in Lippiatt: Before booking anything in Lippiatt, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lippiatt itself or elsewhere in Somerset.
Practice data for Lippiatt
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lippiatt itself. The nearest recorded are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 9 miles away; and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 14 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Barrows, Cheddar, Hamfield, Hillfield, Bradley Cross, and Tynings Farm.
Local snapshot of Lippiatt
Just under 1 km west, Barrows is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Lippiatt
Lippiatt is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lippiatt falls under NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Lippiatt's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,536 residents in Lippiatt's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lippiatt; the nearest is about 7 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 Lippiatt are Fairlands Middle School (0.3 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (0.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Lippiatt's Local Authority. Lippiatt's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lippiatt is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lippiatt
Orthodontic treatment in Lippiatt is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lippiatt runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lippiatt
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lippiatt 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Lippiatt — Local Context
Not every practice near Lippiatt offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Lippiatt is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lippiatt. Census data puts 15.8% of Lippiatt's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lippiatt, 6.8% of the 1,536 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lippiatt; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 20.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lippiatt attend schools such as Fairlands Middle School (0.3 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (0.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Lippiatt's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Lippiatt sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lippiatt is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lippiatt itself. The nearest recorded are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 9 miles away; and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lippiatt. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lippiatt
This section helps connect Lippiatt, Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Barrows, Cheddar, Hamfield, Hillfield, Bradley Cross, and Tynings Farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lippiatt
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lippiatt often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lippiatt?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lippiatt is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and Priory Dental (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lippiatt?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lippiatt, 7 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lippiatt?
The nearest practice to Lippiatt that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 7.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (7.3 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lippiatt, 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 Lippiatt, Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.