--- title: "Portway Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Frome" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portway-dental-practice description: "Portway Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Frome. Rated 4.9/5 from 124 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Portway Dental Practice 41A Portway, Frome BA11 1QS, UK, [Frome](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome) BA11 1QS 4.9 (124 reviews) NHS Braces [01373 454515](tel:01373 454515) [Visit Website](https://frome-pds-health.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7672918428650346099&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:frome@pds-health.co.uk) ## About This Practice Portway Dental Practice is a registered orthodontic provider serving Frome and the surrounding area. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Southwest Dental Laboratory 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). Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 124 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. You'll find the practice at 41A Portway, Frome BA11 1QS, UK, BA11 1QS. On-site parking is reported to be available. Portway Dental Practice is one of 4 orthodontic practices we track in Frome. Across the practices we list in Frome, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. ## Portway Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 41A Portway, Frome BA11 1QS, UK, Frome, BA11 1QS | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 124 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Southwest Dental Laboratory, Frome — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Portway Dental Practice Portway Dental Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,364 residents, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Selwood Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.7 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 3 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,364 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 39.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Selwood Academy (0.7 miles); Oakfield Academy (1.0 miles); Frome Community College (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol (about 20 miles) | | Residents in BA11 | 10,159 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in BA11 | 23.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in BA11 | 4,086 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the BA11 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ba11) ## 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. Portway Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Portway Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Portway Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Portway Dental Practice offer? Portway Dental Practice offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Portway Dental Practice accessible? Portway Dental Practice is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Portway Dental Practice located? Portway Dental Practice is located in Frome. How many orthodontists are there in Frome? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Frome, of which Portway Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Portway Dental Practice? 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. What other orthodontists are near Portway Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Southwest Dental Laboratory (Frome, under a mile away), Grants House Dentistry (Frome, under a mile away), and Welshmill Dental Practice (Frome, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Portway Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Portway Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Frome View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/frome) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Portway Dental Practice on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Southwest Dental Laboratory, under a mile away. | Practice | From Portway Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Southwest Dental Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southwest-dental-laboratory), Frome | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) | | [Grants House Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grants-house-dentistry), Frome | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (38) | | [Welshmill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/welshmill-dental-practice), Frome | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (198) | | [Dentalcare Trowbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentalcare-trowbridge), Trowbridge | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.2 (162) | | [Bath Spa Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bath-spa-dentistry), Bath | 10.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (216) | | [Bath Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bath-orthodontics), Bath | 11 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (27) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Portway Dental Practice. [Southwest Dental Laboratory — Frome (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southwest-dental-laboratory) [Grants House Dentistry — Frome (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grants-house-dentistry) [Welshmill Dental Practice — Frome (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/welshmill-dental-practice) [Dentalcare Trowbridge — Trowbridge (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentalcare-trowbridge) [Bath Spa Dentistry — Bath (11 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bath-spa-dentistry) [Bath Orthodontics — Bath (11 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bath-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Frome](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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