Orthodontic practices near Avening Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Avening Green; 7 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 6.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 7.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 9.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 10.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Avening Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 6.8 miles south; the next are Iron Acton (7.8 miles south) and Stoke Gifford (9.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 6.8 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 7.8 miles south |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.5 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 10.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Avening Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 10.9 miles west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Avening Green 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,063 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 103 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 134th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 2.5 miles Rednock School — 4.2 miles The Castle School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,549 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 | Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 7 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 8 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 69 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 Avening Green
The nearest practice to Avening Green is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 6.8 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (9.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Avening Green list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Avening Green are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Avening Green to Ridge Dental is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Avening Green
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Orthodontist in Avening Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Avening Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across South Gloucestershire, not just Avening Green.
Practice data for Avening Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Avening Green itself. The nearest recorded are Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 7 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 8 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 9 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Damery, Charfield, Tortworth, Charfield Green, Middle Wick, and Bibstone follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
A quick look at Avening Green
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Damery, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Avening Green
Avening Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Avening Green skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Avening Green, 5.6% of the 2,063 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Avening Green has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Avening Green attend schools such as Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (2.5 miles) and Rednock School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Avening Green's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Avening Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Avening Green is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Avening Green
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Avening Green helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Avening Green
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Avening Green
Orthodontic practices in and around Avening Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Avening Green sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Avening Green has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Avening Green, 5.6% of the 2,063 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Avening Green; the nearest is about 7 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Avening Green are served by secondary schools including Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (2.5 miles) and Rednock School (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Avening Green's Local Authority. Avening Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Avening Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Avening Green Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Avening Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Avening Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Avening Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Avening Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Avening Green
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Avening Green, South Gloucestershire. For a broader comparison, pages for Damery, Charfield, Tortworth, Charfield Green, Middle Wick, and Bibstone follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Avening Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Avening Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Avening Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Avening Green is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 6.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (6.9 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Avening Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Avening Green, 7 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chipping Sodbury, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Avening Green?
The nearest practice to Avening Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 7.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (9.0 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Avening Green, South Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Avening Green, South Gloucestershire?
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.