Orthodontic practices near Alveston
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Alveston, 28 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 3.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 6.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 7.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alveston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke Gifford, 3.8 miles south; the next are Iron Acton (4.4 miles south-east) and Chipping Sodbury (6.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 3.8 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 6.3 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alveston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 7.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 9.7 miles south |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 10.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alveston 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,656 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 160 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 93rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Marlwood School — 0.4 miles The Castle School — 1.8 miles Bradley Stoke Community School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,926 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 4 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 4 miles Yate Dental Surgery, Chipping Sodbury — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 61 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 Alveston
The nearest practice to Alveston is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Alveston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Alveston are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alveston
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Alveston
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Alveston, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Alveston itself or elsewhere in South Gloucestershire. Alveston — a small village with a population of around 2,656 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Alveston
Alveston is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Alveston's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,528 residents in the neighbourhood around Alveston, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Alveston is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Alveston attend schools such as Marlwood School (0.4 miles) and The Castle School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Alveston's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Alveston is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alveston is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Alveston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alveston itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 4 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 4 miles away; and Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Alveston Down, Lower Hazel, Rudgeway, Gillingstool, Old Down, and Thornbury as well as this one.
Alveston at a glance
Around 2,656 people live in Alveston, which is a small village within South Gloucestershire. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Alveston Down, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Alveston Explained
Patients in Alveston have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Alveston — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Alveston — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Alveston sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.3% of Alveston's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,528 residents in Alveston's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Alveston has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Alveston attend schools such as Marlwood School (0.4 miles) and The Castle School (1.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Alveston's Local Authority. Alveston sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alveston is about 10 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alveston. The nearest we do hold are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 4 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 4 miles away; and Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alveston
Orthodontic treatment in Alveston is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Alveston
Treatment in Alveston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alveston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alveston
These links help widen your research beyond Alveston, South Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Alveston Down, Lower Hazel, Rudgeway, Gillingstool, Old Down, and Thornbury can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alveston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alveston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alveston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alveston is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 3.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Frampton Dental Surgery (4.4 miles) and Charlton Dental Bristol (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alveston?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Alveston, 28 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alveston?
The nearest practice to Alveston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 3.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Frampton Dental Surgery (4.4 miles) and Smile Solution Chepstow (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alveston, South Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alveston, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.