--- title: "Orthodontists in Frome, Somerset | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Frome, Somerset: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Frome Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Frome, Somerset by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Frome](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/frome) ## Compare Orthodontists in Frome 4 practices are on our register for Frome. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Grants House Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grants-house-dentistry) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (38 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Portway Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portway-dental-practice) BA11 1QS | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (124 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Southwest Dental Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southwest-dental-laboratory) | Retainers | Private | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Welshmill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/welshmill-dental-practice) BA11 2LA | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (198 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Frome 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 26,203 | | Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,869 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,366 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England | | Access within Somerset | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset | | Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Oakfield Academy — 0.7 miles Selwood Academy — 0.7 miles Frome Community College — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,446 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 303 schools, 79,343 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20.2% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Easthill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/easthill) [Critchill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/critchill) [Little Keyford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-keyford) [Blatchbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blatchbridge) [Cottle's Oak](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cottle-s-oak) [Oldford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oldford) [All Areas in Somerset](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/somerset) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Frome How many orthodontists are there in Frome? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Frome, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Frome offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Frome: Portway Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Frome has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Welshmill Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Frome: 4.9 from 198 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Frome, Somerset | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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