Orthodontic practices near Lopen
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lopen, 4 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 3.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 7.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 7.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 8.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Goodbody Clinic - Confident OrthodonticsHenlade | 12.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 12.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (247 reviews) |
| OrthoworldTaunton | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 13.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (143 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lopen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 3.3 miles south; the next are Yeovil (7.6 miles east) and Henlade (12.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 3.3 miles south |
| Yeovil | 3 | 7.6 miles east |
| Henlade | 1 | 12.3 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 12.3 miles north-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Langford Budville | 1 | 18.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lopen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Confident Orthodontics in Taunton (4.9 from 247 reviews), 12.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Confident OrthodonticsTaunton | 4.9 (247 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-west |
| Wellington Dental PracticeLangford Budville | 4.9 (200 reviews) | 18.0 miles west |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 4.9 (62 reviews) | 15.9 miles north-west |
| Taunton Dental and Implant CentreTaunton | 4.8 (143 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lopen 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,598 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 | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 141 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Somerset | 225th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wadham School — 3.2 miles Stanchester Academy — 4.3 miles |
| 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 | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 3 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 8 miles Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics, Henlade — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 15 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 Lopen
Lopen is 3.3 miles from Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 11 of the practices around Lopen list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lopen are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, 12.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lopen
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Orthodontist in Lopen: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lopen understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset.
Practice data for Lopen
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lopen. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 3 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 8 miles away; and Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Lopen
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lopen sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.2% of Lopen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lopen, 6.8% of the 1,598 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lopen are Wadham School (3.2 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.3 miles). Lopen's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lopen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lopen is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local snapshot of Lopen
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Lopenhead, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Lopenhead, Moor, Over Stratton, Watergore, Seavington st. Michael, and Broadmead follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lopen
Patients in Lopen have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lopen
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lopen — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lopen
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lopen helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Lopen
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lopen
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lopen — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lopen sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.2% of Lopen's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,598 residents in the neighbourhood around Lopen, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lopen are served by secondary schools including Wadham School (3.2 miles) and Stanchester Academy (4.3 miles). Lopen's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Lopen sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Lopen is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lopen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lopen
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lopen, Somerset within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Lopenhead, Moor, Over Stratton, Watergore, Seavington st. Michael, and Broadmead follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lopen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lopen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lopen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lopen is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 3.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Yeovil Dental Access Centre (7.6 miles) and Smile Dental Laboratory (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lopen?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lopen, 4 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lopen?
The nearest practice to Lopen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics in Henlade, about 12.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Confident Orthodontics (12.3 miles) and Quantock View Dental Centre (14.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lopen, Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lopen, Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.