Orthodontic practices near Bower Ashton
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Bower Ashton, 25 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 1.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 1.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 1.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bower Ashton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.5 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (3.8 miles north-west) and Kingswood (5.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 9.2 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 Bower Ashton
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), 11.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bower Ashton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bristol, City of |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 40.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 32.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,892 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashton Park School — next door Bedminster Down School — 1.4 miles Bristol Cathedral Choir School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,416 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 168 schools, 69,339 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 2 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 4 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 63 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Bower Ashton
The nearest practice to Bower Ashton is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (1.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Bower Ashton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Bower Ashton are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bower Ashton
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Orthodontist in Bower Ashton: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Bower Ashton. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bower Ashton and the wider City of Bristol area.
The local picture in Bower Ashton
By ONS classification, Bower Ashton falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Bower Ashton sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Bower Ashton skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,084 residents in Bower Ashton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Bower Ashton has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Bower Ashton are served by secondary schools including Ashton Park School (0.0 miles) and Bedminster Down School (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Bower Ashton's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Bower Ashton sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bower Ashton is about 2 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Ashton Gate, Ashton Vale, Hotwells, Leigh Woods, Highridge, and Headley Park can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Bower Ashton at a glance
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Ashton Gate, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Bower Ashton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bower Ashton. The nearest we do hold are Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 2 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 4 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bower Ashton
Many people in Bower Ashton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Bower Ashton runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bower Ashton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Bower Ashton can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bower Ashton — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Bower Ashton itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Bower Ashton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Bower Ashton's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 2,084 residents in Bower Ashton's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Bower Ashton has more choice than 88% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bower Ashton attend schools such as Ashton Park School (0.0 miles) and Bedminster Down School (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 168 schools and 69,339 pupils in Bower Ashton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Bower Ashton among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Bower Ashton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bower Ashton itself. The closest on record are Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 2 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 4 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 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 Bower Ashton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bower Ashton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Bower Ashton, City of Bristol with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Ashton Gate, Ashton Vale, Hotwells, Leigh Woods, Highridge, and Headley Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bower Ashton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bower Ashton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bower Ashton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bower Ashton is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 1.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clifton Dental Studio (1.5 miles) and Clifton Orthodontics (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bower Ashton?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Bower Ashton, 25 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bower Ashton?
The nearest practice to Bower Ashton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 1.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Clifton Orthodontics (1.5 miles) and Dr Nik Gogna (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bower Ashton, City of Bristol?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bower Ashton, City of Bristol?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.