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Orthodontic practices near Ashgrove

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Ashgrove, 20 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, 4.6 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Aquae Sulis DentalBath4.6 miles north––✓5.0 (167 reviews)
Chelsea Road DentalBath4.7 miles north✓–✓4.9 (33 reviews)
The Dental Implant ClinicBath4.7 miles north––✓5.0 (47 reviews)
Bath Spa DentistryBath4.9 miles north-east–––4.9 (216 reviews)
Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath5.1 miles north-east––✓4.8 (201 reviews)
OrthodonticsBath5.1 miles north–––5.0 (3 reviews)
ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath5.1 miles north✓–––
Circus DentalBath5.2 miles north-east✓––4.9 (63 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Ashgrove with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 4.6 miles north; the next are Frome (7.4 miles south-east) and Trowbridge (9.3 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bath154.6 miles north
Frome47.4 miles south-east
Trowbridge19.3 miles east
Bristol710.5 miles north
Kingswood111.3 miles north-west
Mangotsfield211.8 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashgrove

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 4.6 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Aquae Sulis DentalBath5.0 (167 reviews)4.6 miles north
The Dental Implant ClinicBath5.0 (47 reviews)4.7 miles north
Bath Dental ClinicBath5.0 (12 reviews)5.2 miles north-east
The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol4.9 (689 reviews)11.8 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Ashgrove at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaBath and North East Somerset
NHS dental servicesNHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1616.4% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,621 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre938 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England
Access within Bath and North East Somerset69th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset
Nearest university dental hospitalBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWrithlington School — 2.3 miles
Somerset Studio School — 2.3 miles
Saint Gregory's Catholic College — 2.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 2,033 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay15% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAquae Sulis Dental, Bath — 5 miles
Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 7 miles
Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 9 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles20 within 10 miles, 57 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 Ashgrove

Ashgrove is 4.6 miles from Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 57.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Ashgrove list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ashgrove are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 4.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Ashgrove

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Orthodontic treatment options in Ashgrove

Orthodontist in Ashgrove: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ashgrove can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Ashgrove and the wider Bath and North East Somerset area.

The local picture in Ashgrove

Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Ashgrove sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ashgrove's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,621 residents in Ashgrove's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Ashgrove has more choice than 56% of towns in England. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ashgrove attend schools such as Writhlington School (2.3 miles) and Somerset Studio School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Ashgrove's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Ashgrove's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ashgrove is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Ashgrove in numbers

Just under 1 km north, Peasedown Saint John is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

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What we know about practices near Ashgrove

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ashgrove itself. The nearest recorded are Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 5 miles away; Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 7 miles away; and Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 9 miles away.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ashgrove

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ashgrove can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ashgrove

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ashgrove — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ashgrove

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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ashgrove — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ashgrove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Ashgrove

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashgrove often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashgrove?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashgrove is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath, about 4.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Chelsea Road Dental (4.7 miles) and The Dental Implant Clinic (4.7 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Ashgrove?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Ashgrove, 20 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashgrove?

The nearest practice to Ashgrove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 4.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (5.1 miles) and Circus Dental (5.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashgrove, Bath and North East Somerset?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashgrove, Bath and North East Somerset?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleAshgrove, Bath and North East Somerset Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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