Orthodontic practices near Blagdon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blagdon; 10 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 9.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 9.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 9.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blagdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 9.0 miles south; the next are Weston-super-Mare (9.3 miles west) and Bristol (9.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 3 | 9.0 miles south |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 9.3 miles west |
| Bristol | 17 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 11.1 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 13.8 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 Blagdon
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), 10.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blagdon 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 |
| Population | 1,001 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,456 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 136 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 114th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 4.0 miles Fairlands Middle School — 4.3 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 4.6 miles |
| 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 | Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — 9 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 9 miles Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 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 | 10 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 Blagdon
The nearest practice to Blagdon is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, 9 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Blagdon list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Blagdon are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blagdon to Rock House Dental Practice 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 230 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blagdon
North Somerset12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Blagdon
Orthodontist in Blagdon: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Blagdon, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Somerset. Blagdon — a small village with a population of around 1,001 — is covered on this page specifically.
Blagdon in context
Blagdon is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.5% of Blagdon's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,456 residents in Blagdon's census neighbourhood, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Blagdon has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Blagdon are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (4.0 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (4.3 miles). DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Blagdon's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Blagdon sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Blagdon is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
A quick look at Blagdon
With a population of roughly 1,001, Blagdon is a small village within North Somerset. Just around 1 km west, Rickford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Blagdon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blagdon. The nearest we do hold are Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 9 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 9 miles away; and Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Rickford, Butcombe, Burrington, Charterhouse, Link, and Lye Hole are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Blagdon
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Blagdon
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Blagdon
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Blagdon — 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 Blagdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blagdon
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Blagdon, North Somerset. You can also browse nearby location pages including Rickford, Butcombe, Burrington, Charterhouse, Link, and Lye Hole.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blagdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blagdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blagdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blagdon is Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 9.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (9.1 miles) and Priory Dental (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blagdon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blagdon, 10 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 9.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blagdon?
The nearest practice to Blagdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Priory Dental (9.1 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blagdon, North Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blagdon, North Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.