Orthodontic practices near Chelvey
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chelvey; 21 practices within 10 and 80 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 7.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 7.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 7.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 7.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chelvey with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (7.6 miles north-east) and Weston-super-Mare (7.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 7.7 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 12.2 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 Chelvey
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), 7.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chelvey 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,583 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 | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 132 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 92nd 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 — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Backwell School — 1.4 miles Nailsea School — 1.5 miles Clevedon School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,792 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 7 miles Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 8 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 80 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 Chelvey
From Chelvey the nearest practice is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 80.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clifton Dental Studio (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Chelvey list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Chelvey are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chelvey to Smile Solution is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chelvey
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Orthodontist in Chelvey: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Chelvey, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Somerset.
Local snapshot of Chelvey
Just around 1 km east, West Town is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Chelvey in context
Chelvey — 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. 17.7% of Chelvey's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,583 residents in the neighbourhood around Chelvey, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Chelvey has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Chelvey are Backwell School (1.4 miles) and Nailsea School (1.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Chelvey's Local Authority. Chelvey falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Chelvey is about 8 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice signals around Chelvey
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chelvey itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 7 miles away; Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 8 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as West Town, Nailsea, Nailsea and Backwell, Cleeve, Stone-edge Batch, and Backwell Common may also help.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Chelvey
Starting orthodontic treatment in Chelvey can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Chelvey
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Chelvey
Every case in Chelvey follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Chelvey
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Chelvey can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Chelvey — Local Context
Not every practice near Chelvey offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Chelvey as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Chelvey falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,583 residents in the neighbourhood around Chelvey, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. People in Chelvey usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Chelvey are Backwell School (1.4 miles) and Nailsea School (1.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Chelvey's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. Chelvey'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 Chelvey is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 8 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chelvey. The nearest we do hold are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 7 miles away; Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 8 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chelvey. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chelvey
These local links are here for anyone comparing Chelvey, North Somerset against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as West Town, Nailsea, Nailsea and Backwell, Cleeve, Stone-edge Batch, and Backwell Common.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chelvey
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chelvey often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chelvey?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chelvey is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clifton Dental Studio (7.6 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chelvey?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chelvey, 21 practices within 10 miles and 80 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chelvey?
The nearest practice to Chelvey that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (7.6 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chelvey, North 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 Chelvey, North Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.