Orthodontic practices near Buckover
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Buckover; 10 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 5.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 5.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 5.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 6.8 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 7.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 8.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 8.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Buckover with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Iron Acton, 5.3 miles south; the next are Chipping Sodbury (5.6 miles south-east) and Stoke Gifford (5.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Acton | 1 | 5.3 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 7.8 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Buckover
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), 12.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 12.0 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Buckover 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,261 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 40.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Castle School — 1.9 miles Marlwood School — 2.8 miles Brimsham Green School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,926 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 5 miles Yate Dental Surgery, Chipping Sodbury — 6 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 6 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 62 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 Buckover
From Buckover the nearest practice is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 5.3 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Teodora Todorova (8.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Buckover list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Buckover 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, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Buckover to Frampton 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Buckover
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsExplore braces and aligners in Buckover
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Buckover, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across South Gloucestershire.
Buckover in context
Buckover 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. 20.9% of Buckover's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,261 residents in the neighbourhood around Buckover, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Buckover has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Buckover are The Castle School (1.9 miles) and Marlwood School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Buckover's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Buckover is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Buckover is about 12 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What we know about practices near Buckover
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Buckover. The nearest we do hold are Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5 miles away; Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Milbury Heath, The Hacket, Tytherington, Stidcot, Abbotside, and Sibland if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local context for Buckover
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Milbury Heath, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Buckover
The orthodontic landscape in Buckover offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Buckover — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Buckover vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Buckover — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 2,261 residents in Buckover's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Buckover has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Buckover are The Castle School (1.9 miles) and Marlwood School (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Buckover's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Buckover close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Buckover is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Buckover itself. The nearest recorded are Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5 miles away; Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Buckover
Many people in Buckover delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Buckover
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Buckover
Treatment in Buckover runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Buckover. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Buckover
This section helps connect Buckover, South Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Milbury Heath, The Hacket, Tytherington, Stidcot, Abbotside, and Sibland may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Buckover
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Buckover often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Buckover?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Buckover is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (5.6 miles) and Ridge Dental (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Buckover?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Buckover, 10 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Iron Acton, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Buckover?
The nearest practice to Buckover that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (5.9 miles) and Smile Solution Chepstow (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Buckover, South Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Buckover, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.