Orthodontic practices near Alston Sutton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alston Sutton; 7 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 8.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 8.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 11.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alston Sutton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 7.9 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (9.0 miles south-east) and Bridgwater (11.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.0 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 18.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alston Sutton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 16.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alston Sutton 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,225 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 74 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 644th closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School — 2.6 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 2.8 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,638 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 34 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 Alston Sutton
From Alston Sutton the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (8.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Alston Sutton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alston Sutton are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alston Sutton to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 20 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 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alston Sutton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Alston Sutton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Alston Sutton with the wider Somerset area.
Alston Sutton in context
Alston Sutton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.2% of Alston Sutton's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 2,225 residents in Alston Sutton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Alston Sutton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Alston Sutton attend schools such as Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (2.6 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Alston Sutton's Local Authority. Alston Sutton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alston Sutton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Local context for Alston Sutton
Just under 1 km east, Brinscombe is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Alston Sutton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alston Sutton itself. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 11 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Brinscombe, Weare, Stone Allerton, West Stoughton, Middle Stoughton, and Stoughton Cross follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alston Sutton
The orthodontic landscape in Alston Sutton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alston Sutton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alston Sutton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Alston Sutton
Many people in Alston Sutton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Alston Sutton
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alston Sutton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Alston Sutton. Alston Sutton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Alston Sutton. Alston Sutton's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,225 residents in the neighbourhood around Alston Sutton, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. Alston Sutton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Alston Sutton attend schools such as Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School (2.6 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Alston Sutton's Local Authority. Alston Sutton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Alston Sutton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alston Sutton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alston Sutton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Alston Sutton, Somerset within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Brinscombe, Weare, Stone Allerton, West Stoughton, Middle Stoughton, and Stoughton Cross may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alston Sutton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alston Sutton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alston Sutton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alston Sutton is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (8.0 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alston Sutton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alston Sutton, 7 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alston Sutton?
The nearest practice to Alston Sutton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (9.0 miles) and Priory Dental (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alston Sutton, Somerset?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alston Sutton, Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.