Orthodontic practices near Lottisham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lottisham; 3 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory DentalMendip | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 6.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 11.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 11.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 11.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 15.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 15.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lottisham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 6.8 miles north; the next are Yeovil (11.4 miles south) and Frome (15.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 6.8 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 11.4 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 16.9 miles west |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 17.5 miles south-west |
| Taunton | 1 | 20.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lottisham
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), 15.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lottisham 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 | 528th 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 — 4.4 miles St Dunstan's School — 5.4 miles Crispin School Academy — 5.5 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 | Priory Dental, Mendip — 7 miles Yeovil Dental Access Centre, Yeovil — 11 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 15 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 | 3 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 Lottisham
From Lottisham the nearest practice is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.8 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 15.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Orthodontics (20.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Lottisham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Lottisham are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Priory Dental in Mendip, 6.8 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 Lottisham to Priory Dental 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 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.
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What official data says about Lottisham
Lottisham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lottisham sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lottisham's under-16 share sits at 15.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lottisham, 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lottisham; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lottisham attend schools such as Ansford Academy (4.4 miles) and St Dunstan's School (5.4 miles). DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Lottisham's Local Authority. Lottisham sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lottisham is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What local practice data suggests in Lottisham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lottisham itself. The closest on record are Priory Dental in Mendip, about 7 miles away; Yeovil Dental Access Centre, about 11 miles away; and Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 15 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lottisham
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lottisham
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lottisham. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Lottisham sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lottisham, 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. People in Lottisham usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register 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 Lottisham attend schools such as Ansford Academy (4.4 miles) and St Dunstan's School (5.4 miles). There are 303 schools and 79,343 pupils in Lottisham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lottisham sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lottisham is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lottisham
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lottisham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lottisham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lottisham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lottisham is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (6.9 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lottisham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lottisham, 3 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lottisham?
The nearest practice to Lottisham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Priory Dental in Mendip, about 6.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (6.9 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lottisham, Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lottisham, Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.