--- title: "Southwest Dental Laboratory | Orthodontist in Frome" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southwest-dental-laboratory description: "Southwest Dental Laboratory is an orthodontic practice in Frome. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Southwest Dental Laboratory Unit 3, 5 Station Approach, Frome BA11 1RE, UK, [Frome](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/frome) 5.0 (5 reviews) Retainers [01373 476648](tel:01373 476648) [Visit Website](http://www.southwestdentallab.net) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=769100727539254337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@southwestdentallab.net) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Southwest Dental Laboratory offer NHS treatment? Southwest Dental Laboratory offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Southwest Dental Laboratory offer? Southwest Dental Laboratory offers Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Southwest Dental Laboratory use digital scanning? Southwest Dental Laboratory is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Southwest Dental Laboratory accessible? Southwest Dental Laboratory is reported to offer on-site parking. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Southwest Dental Laboratory located? Southwest Dental Laboratory is located in Frome. How many orthodontists are there in Frome? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Frome, of which Southwest Dental Laboratory is one. What other orthodontists are near Southwest Dental Laboratory? The nearest other practices on our register are Portway Dental Practice (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 Southwest Dental Laboratory, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Southwest Dental Laboratory on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Frome View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/frome) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [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 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portway-dental-practice), Frome | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (124) | | [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-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | 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 | 11 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (216) | | [Bath Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bath-orthodontics), Bath | 11.1 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (27) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Southwest Dental Laboratory. [Portway Dental Practice — Frome (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portway-dental-practice) [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? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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