Orthodontic practices near Ashley Down
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Ashley Down, 27 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, 1.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 1.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashley Down with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.4 miles south-west; the next are Kingswood (2.6 miles east) and Mangotsfield (3.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 2.6 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 3.4 miles north |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 5.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashley Down
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), 2.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 3.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashley Down at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bristol, City of |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,600 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 18.2% aged 16 to 24 and 49% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,811 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fairfield High School — 0.5 miles Trinity Academy — 0.7 miles E-ACT Montpelier High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 17,460 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 168 schools, 69,339 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, Bristol — 1 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 3 miles Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Mangotsfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 63 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Ashley Down
Ashley Down is 1.4 miles from Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Ashley Down list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Ashley Down are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashley Down
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Orthodontist in Ashley Down: This page was put together for people in Ashley Down who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ashley Down itself or elsewhere in City of Bristol.
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Ashley Down in numbers
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Area profile for Ashley Down
Ashley Down's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Ashley Down sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.2% of Ashley Down's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 2,600 residents in Ashley Down's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (24), Ashley Down has more choice than 93% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ashley Down attend schools such as Fairfield High School (0.5 miles) and Trinity Academy (0.7 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Ashley Down's Local Authority has 168 schools educating 69,339 pupils (DfE data). Ashley Down's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashley Down is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Ashley Down
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ashley Down. The nearest we do hold are Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, about a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 3 miles away; and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ashley Down
The orthodontic landscape in Ashley Down offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Ashley Down — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Ashley Down directly, though Bupa Dental Care (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Ashley Down sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Ashley Down's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ashley Down, 5.7% of the 2,600 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ashley Down is better served than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ashley Down are served by secondary schools including Fairfield High School (0.5 miles) and Trinity Academy (0.7 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Ashley Down's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Ashley Down sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashley Down is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ashley Down itself. The nearest recorded are Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, about a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 3 miles away; and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashley Down
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ashley Down helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Ashley Down 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 Ashley Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ashley Down
These links help widen your research beyond Ashley Down, City of Bristol if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Horfield, Lockleaze, Montpelier, Northville, Southmead, and Bristol.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashley Down
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashley Down often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashley Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashley Down is Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.5 miles) and Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashley Down?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Ashley Down, 27 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashley Down?
The nearest practice to Ashley Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.5 miles) and Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashley Down, City of Bristol?
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 Ashley Down, City of Bristol?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.