Orthodontic practices near Bishop Sutton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bishop Sutton; 22 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 8.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 8.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 8.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 8.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 8.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 8.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bishop Sutton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 8.3 miles north; the next are Mendip (8.9 miles south) and Bath (9.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 16 | 8.3 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 8.9 miles south |
| Bath | 10 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bishop Sutton
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), 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 9.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bishop Sutton 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,193 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 209 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 139th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 2.4 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 5.3 miles Somervale Secondary School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,180 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 | Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 55 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 Bishop Sutton
The nearest practice to Bishop Sutton is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 8.3 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Bishop Sutton list clear aligners, the nearest 8.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bishop Sutton are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 8.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bishop Sutton to Queen Square Dental Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bishop Sutton
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Orthodontic care near Bishop Sutton
Orthodontist in Bishop Sutton: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Bishop Sutton keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Bath and North East Somerset. Bishop Sutton — a small village with a population of around 1,193 — is covered on this page specifically.
Facts about Bishop Sutton
Bishop Sutton is home to around 1,193 people, classing it as a small village within Bath and North East Somerset. Just around 1 km north-east, Stowey is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Bishop Sutton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bishop Sutton. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Stowey, North Widcombe, South Widcombe, Cameley, Coley, and Upper Stanton Drew can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Bishop Sutton in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bishop Sutton sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21.5% of Bishop Sutton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Bishop Sutton, 9.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Bishop Sutton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Bishop Sutton attend schools such as Chew Valley School (2.4 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Bishop Sutton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Bishop Sutton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bishop Sutton is about 9 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bishop Sutton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bishop Sutton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Bishop Sutton
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bishop Sutton
Provision in Bishop Sutton varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Bishop Sutton falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.5% of the 1,622 residents in Bishop Sutton's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Bishop Sutton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bishop Sutton are served by secondary schools including Chew Valley School (2.4 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bishop Sutton's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Bishop Sutton'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 Bishop Sutton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Bishop Sutton Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Bishop Sutton offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Bishop Sutton offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bishop Sutton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bishop Sutton
If Bishop Sutton, Bath and North East Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Stowey, North Widcombe, South Widcombe, Cameley, Coley, and Upper Stanton Drew follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bishop Sutton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bishop Sutton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bishop Sutton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bishop Sutton is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 8.3 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (8.4 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bishop Sutton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bishop Sutton, 22 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bishop Sutton?
The nearest practice to Bishop Sutton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 8.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (8.6 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bishop Sutton, 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 Bishop Sutton, 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.