Orthodontic practices near Bear Flat
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Bear Flat, 24 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Bath Spa Dentistry, 0.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 0.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 1.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
| Dr G EdwardsBath | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| CIRCUS ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBath | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Circus DentalBath | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (63 reviews) |
| Circus House Dental and Implant CentreBath | 1.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (277 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bear Flat with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 0.9 miles north; the next are Trowbridge (7.8 miles south-east) and Bristol (8.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 0.9 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Bristol | 5 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Corsham | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 9.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bear Flat
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), 1.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-west |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 1.2 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bear Flat at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,843 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,476 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Beechen Cliff School — 0.4 miles Hayesfield Girls School — 0.5 miles Saint Gregory's Catholic College — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,660 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bath Spa Dentistry, Bath — under a mile Dentalcare Trowbridge, Trowbridge — 8 miles BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 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 Bear Flat
Bear Flat has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Bath Spa Dentistry is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dentalcare Trowbridge (7.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Bear Flat list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Bear Flat are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic, 1.1 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 Bear Flat
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Orthodontic treatment options in Bear Flat
Orthodontist in Bear Flat: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bear Flat. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of Bear Flat
Just under 1 km east, Beechen Cliff is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bear Flat
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bear Flat. The closest on record are Bath Spa Dentistry, under a mile away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 8 miles away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 9 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Beechen Cliff, Lyncombe Vale, Westmoreland, Bath, Lyncombe Hill, and Odd Down are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Bear Flat
By ONS classification, Bear Flat falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bear Flat falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.4% of Bear Flat's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,843 residents in the neighbourhood around Bear Flat, 9.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Bear Flat has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bear Flat attend schools such as Beechen Cliff School (0.4 miles) and Hayesfield Girls School (0.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Bear Flat's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bear Flat's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bear Flat is about 12 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bear Flat
Orthodontic treatment in Bear Flat is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bear Flat
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bear Flat — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bear Flat
Patients in Bear Flat have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Bear Flat — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Bear Flat — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Bear Flat is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.4% of Bear Flat's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,843 residents in the neighbourhood around Bear Flat, 9.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Bear Flat has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Bear Flat are Beechen Cliff School (0.4 miles) and Hayesfield Girls School (0.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Bear Flat's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bear Flat falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bear Flat is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Bear Flat itself. The nearest we do hold are Bath Spa Dentistry, under a mile away; Dentalcare Trowbridge, about 8 miles away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bear Flat. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bear Flat
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Bear Flat, Bath and North East Somerset within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Beechen Cliff, Lyncombe Vale, Westmoreland, Bath, Lyncombe Hill, and Odd Down can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bear Flat
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bear Flat often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bear Flat?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bear Flat is Bath Spa Dentistry, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles) and Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bear Flat?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Bear Flat, 24 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bear Flat?
The nearest practice to Bear Flat that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dr G Edwards (1.1 miles) and CIRCUS ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bear Flat, Bath and North East 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 Bear Flat, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.