Orthodontic practices near Backwell Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Backwell Green; 19 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 5.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Backwell Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 5.3 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (5.7 miles north-east) and Weston-super-Mare (9.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 9.5 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.3 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 Backwell Green
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), 5.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 6.2 miles east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Backwell Green at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Somerset |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 65th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Backwell School — 0.5 miles Nailsea School — 1.3 miles Gordano School — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,792 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 32,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 5 miles Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield, Bristol — 6 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 68 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 Backwell Green
The nearest practice to Backwell Green is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.3 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clifton Dental Studio (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Backwell Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Backwell Green are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Backwell Green to Smile Solution is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Backwell Green
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Orthodontist in Backwell Green: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Backwell Green often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Backwell Green and the wider North Somerset area.
What local practice data suggests in Backwell Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Backwell Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5 miles away; Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield in Bristol, about 6 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Backwell Green
Backwell Green is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Backwell Green falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Backwell Green, 7.7% of the 1,485 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Backwell Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Backwell Green are Backwell School (0.5 miles) and Nailsea School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Backwell Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Backwell Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Backwell Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Backwell Common, Flax Bourton, Wraxall, West Town, Nailsea, and Nailsea and Backwell if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
A quick look at Backwell Green
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Backwell Common, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Backwell Green Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Backwell Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Backwell Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Backwell Green
Starting orthodontic treatment in Backwell Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Backwell Green 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 Backwell Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Backwell Green
This part of the page places Backwell Green, North Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Backwell Common, Flax Bourton, Wraxall, West Town, Nailsea, and Nailsea and Backwell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Backwell Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Backwell Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Backwell Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Backwell Green is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (5.7 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Backwell Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Backwell Green, 19 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Backwell Green?
The nearest practice to Backwell Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (5.7 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Backwell Green, North Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Backwell Green, North Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.