Orthodontic practices near Acton Turville
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Acton Turville; 11 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 5.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Clove House Dental & Implant CentreCorsham | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (454 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 8.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 8.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| The High Street Dental Practice - Chippenham (Not accepting new NHS patients)Chippenham | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acton Turville with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles west; the next are Chippenham (7.4 miles south-east) and Corsham (7.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 5.4 miles west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Corsham | 1 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 8.8 miles west |
| Bath | 15 | 10.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acton Turville
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (5.0 from 221 reviews), 8.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-east |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acton Turville at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Gloucestershire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 370 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,690 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 | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 35 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chipping Sodbury School — 5.0 miles Yate Academy — 5.8 miles |
| Schools in council area | 121 schools, 41,884 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 5 miles Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 7 miles Clove House Dental & Implant Centre, Corsham — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 64 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 Acton Turville
The nearest practice to Acton Turville is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dental Health For Life - Chippenham (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Acton Turville list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acton Turville are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, 7.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acton Turville to Ridge Dental is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acton Turville
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Acton Turville
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Acton Turville, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in South Gloucestershire. Acton Turville — a small village with a population of around 370 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Acton Turville
Acton Turville — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,690 residents in Acton Turville's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Turville; the nearest is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Acton Turville attend schools such as Chipping Sodbury School (5.0 miles) and Yate Academy (5.8 miles). Acton Turville's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Acton Turville close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acton Turville is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
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What we know about practices near Acton Turville
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Acton Turville itself. The closest on record are Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 5 miles away; Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 7 miles away; and Clove House Dental & Implant Centre in Corsham, about 8 miles away.
Local snapshot of Acton Turville
With a population of roughly 370, Acton Turville is a small village within South Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Badminton, around 1 km to the north.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Acton Turville
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Acton Turville has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Acton Turville
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Acton Turville — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Acton Turville
Starting orthodontic treatment in Acton Turville can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Acton Turville
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acton Turville
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Acton Turville. Acton Turville — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15% of Acton Turville's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,690 residents in Acton Turville's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Acton Turville; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Acton Turville attend schools such as Chipping Sodbury School (5.0 miles) and Yate Academy (5.8 miles). DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Acton Turville's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Acton Turville close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acton Turville is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acton Turville. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acton Turville
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acton Turville often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acton Turville?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acton Turville is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 5.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (5.8 miles) and Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acton Turville?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Acton Turville, 11 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acton Turville?
The nearest practice to Acton Turville that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 7.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include PerioWorld Dental Suites. (8.4 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acton Turville, South Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acton Turville, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.