Orthodontic practices near Lovington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lovington; 6 practices within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Yeovil HospitalYeovil | 9.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile Dental LaboratoryYeovil | 9.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.7 (3 reviews) |
| Yeovil Dental Access CentreYeovil | 9.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (9 reviews) |
| Grants House DentistryFrome | 15.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 15.4 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 Lovington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 9.2 miles north; the next are Yeovil (9.6 miles south) and Frome (15.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 9.2 miles north |
| Yeovil | 3 | 9.6 miles south |
| Frome | 4 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Crewkerne | 1 | 16.4 miles south-west |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 18.3 miles west |
| Taunton | 1 | 21.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lovington
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), 15.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welshmill Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (198 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Portway Dental PracticeFrome | 4.9 (124 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 4.9 (112 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
| Priory DentalMendip | 4.9 (94 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lovington 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,437 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% 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 | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 722nd 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 — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ansford Academy — 3.2 miles Sexey's School — 5.4 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles Yeovil Hospital, Yeovil — 10 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 15 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 | 6 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 Lovington
From Lovington the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.2 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 15.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Orthodontics (21.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Lovington list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lovington are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lovington to Somerset Orthodontist 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lovington
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lovington, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Somerset.
What local practice data suggests in Lovington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lovington itself. The nearest we do hold are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; and Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 15 miles away.
Lovington at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Wheathill, around 2 km to the south-west.
Lovington in context
ONS classifies Lovington as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lovington sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Lovington skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,437 residents in Lovington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Lovington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Lovington are served by secondary schools including Ansford Academy (3.2 miles) and Sexey's School (5.4 miles). Lovington's Local Authority has 303 schools educating 79,343 pupils (DfE data). Lovington sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lovington is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Hornblotton Green, North Barrow, Wheathill, Higher Foddington, Lower Foddington, and East Lydford may also help.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lovington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lovington 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 Lovington — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lovington. Officially, Lovington is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Lovington skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,437 residents in Lovington's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Lovington usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 20.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lovington are Ansford Academy (3.2 miles) and Sexey's School (5.4 miles). Lovington's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lovington is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lovington is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lovington. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Yeovil Hospital, about 10 miles away; and Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 15 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lovington
Many people in Lovington delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lovington
Every case in Lovington follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lovington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lovington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Lovington, Somerset alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hornblotton Green, North Barrow, Wheathill, Higher Foddington, Lower Foddington, and East Lydford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lovington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lovington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lovington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lovington is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Priory Dental (9.2 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lovington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lovington, 6 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lovington?
The nearest practice to Lovington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Priory Dental (9.2 miles) and Portway Dental Practice (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lovington, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lovington, Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.