Orthodontic practices near Loscombe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Loscombe; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 8.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 8.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Orthodontic DepartmentDorchester | 12.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (127 reviews) |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 15.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (101 reviews) |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 16.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Loscombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crewkerne, 8.1 miles north-west; the next are Yeovil (11.8 miles north) and Dorchester (12.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | 1 | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.8 miles north |
| Dorchester | 2 | 12.5 miles east |
| Weymouth | 3 | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Henlade | 1 | 22.5 miles north-west |
| Taunton | 5 | 22.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Loscombe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic (4.9 from 127 reviews), 12.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Orthodontic ClinicDorchester | 4.9 (127 reviews) | 12.6 miles east |
| Carlton Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.7 (101 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-east |
| Orchard Lane Crewkerne DentalCrewkerne | 4.6 (118 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| The Clock Dental PracticeWeymouth | 4.5 (188 reviews) | 16.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Loscombe at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dorset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dorset 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,747 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 | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 47 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Dorset | 288th closest to an orthodontic practice of 523 places in the county (the county median is 7.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Dorset |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beaminster School — 2.7 miles The Sir John Colfox Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,429 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 179 schools, 51,332 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 16.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, Crewkerne — 8 miles Smile Dental Laboratory, Yeovil — 12 miles Orthodontic Department, Dorchester — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 9 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 Loscombe
The nearest practice to Loscombe is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, 8.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (22.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Loscombe list clear aligners, the nearest 11.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Loscombe are commissioned by NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, 12.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Loscombe to Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Loscombe
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Orthodontist in Loscombe: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Loscombe understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Dorset, not just Loscombe.
What local practice data suggests in Loscombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Loscombe itself. The closest on record are Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8 miles away; Smile Dental Laboratory in Yeovil, about 12 miles away; and Orthodontic Department in Dorchester, about 12 miles away.
What official data says about Loscombe
Officially, Loscombe is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Loscombe sits within NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Loscombe's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Loscombe, 5.8% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Dorset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Loscombe; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 16.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Loscombe attend schools such as Beaminster School (2.7 miles) and The Sir John Colfox Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Loscombe's Local Authority area covers 179 schools and 51,332 pupils, according to DfE figures. Loscombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Where Loscombe sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Melplash, around 1 km to the west.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Loscombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Loscombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Loscombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Loscombe is Orchard Lane Crewkerne Dental, about 8.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Dental Laboratory (11.8 miles) and Yeovil Dental Access Centre (11.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Loscombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Loscombe, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Crewkerne, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Loscombe?
The nearest practice to Loscombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dorchester Orthodontic Clinic, about 12.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Goodbody Clinic - Confident Orthodontics (22.5 miles) and Confident Orthodontics (22.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Loscombe, Dorset?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Loscombe, Dorset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.