Southwest Dental Laboratory
Unit 3, 5 Station Approach, Frome BA11 1RE, UK, Frome
5.0 (5 reviews)
About This Practice
Southwest Dental Laboratory is an orthodontic practice in Frome. The practice has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Portway Dental Practice in Frome (under a mile away), Grants House Dentistry in Frome (under a mile away), and Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome (under a mile away). This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Frome, including this one. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Frome. According to the practice's own website, it also serves Wiltshire and Nationally. The practice address is Unit 3, 5 Station Approach, Frome BA11 1RE, UK. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Treatments offered include Retainers.
Southwest Dental Laboratory at a Glance
| Address | Unit 3, 5 Station Approach, Frome BA11 1RE, UK, Frome |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Portway Dental Practice, Frome — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Southwest Dental Laboratory
The neighbourhood around Southwest Dental Laboratory has 1,891 residents and 8.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Selwood Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.7 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 3 other orthodontic practices on our register. Its public rating is the highest of the 4 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 20 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,891 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 40% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Selwood Academy (0.7 miles); Frome Community College (1.1 miles); Oakfield Academy (1.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 4 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol (about 20 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Frome
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board.
Southwest Dental Laboratory is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Southwest Dental Laboratory on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Portway Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Southwest Dental Laboratory | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Dental Practice, Frome | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (124) |
| Grants House Dentistry, Frome | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (38) |
| Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (198) |
| Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.2 (162) |
| Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath | 11 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (216) |
| Bath Orthodontics, Bath | 11.1 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (27) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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