Orthodontic practices near Bibstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bibstone; 7 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 5.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 5.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 8.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 9.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 10.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bibstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 5.6 miles south; the next are Iron Acton (6.2 miles south) and Stoke Gifford (7.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 5.6 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 9.0 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 10.2 miles west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 10.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bibstone
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), 11.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 10.2 miles west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bibstone 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 | 127th 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 — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 3.4 miles The Castle School — 3.6 miles Marlwood School — 4.6 miles |
| 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 | Yate Dental Surgery, Chipping Sodbury — 6 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 6 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 7 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 | 7 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 Bibstone
From Bibstone the nearest practice is Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (13.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Bibstone list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Bibstone 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, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bibstone to Yate Dental Surgery 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 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 Bibstone
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Orthodontist in Bibstone: Before booking anything in Bibstone, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Gloucestershire.
What we know about practices near Bibstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bibstone itself. The nearest recorded are Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 6 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 7 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Cromhall, Townwell, Abbotside, Tortworth, Avening Green, and Falfield as well as this one.
Bibstone in context
ONS classifies Bibstone as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bibstone. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Bibstone skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,063 residents in the neighbourhood around Bibstone, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bibstone; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Bibstone attend schools such as Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.4 miles) and The Castle School (3.6 miles). There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Bibstone's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Bibstone is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bibstone is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Bibstone
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Cromhall, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bibstone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bibstone helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bibstone
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bibstone. By ONS classification, Bibstone falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bibstone falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Bibstone skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,063 residents in Bibstone's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Bibstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bibstone attend schools such as Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.4 miles) and The Castle School (3.6 miles). Bibstone's Local Authority has 121 schools educating 41,884 pupils (DfE data). Bibstone sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Bibstone is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bibstone
Patients in Bibstone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bibstone
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bibstone — 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 Bibstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bibstone
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Bibstone, South Gloucestershire alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cromhall, Townwell, Abbotside, Tortworth, Avening Green, and Falfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bibstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bibstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bibstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bibstone is Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 5.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Ridge Dental (5.6 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bibstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bibstone, 7 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chipping Sodbury, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bibstone?
The nearest practice to Bibstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 6.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (7.4 miles) and Staple Hill Dental Practice (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bibstone, South Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bibstone, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.