Orthodontic practices near Chew Magna
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Chew Magna; 26 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 5.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 6.1 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 Chew Magna with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 5.6 miles north; the next are Kingswood (7.9 miles north-east) and Easton-in-Gordano (8.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 5.6 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Bath | 8 | 9.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chew Magna
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), 9.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 5.9 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chew Magna 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 | 1,149 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,518 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 89th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 1.0 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 2.7 miles E-ACT Bristol Academy South — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,400 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 — 6 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 8 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 9 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 | 26 within 10 miles, 56 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 Chew Magna
From Chew Magna the nearest practice is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 5.6 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 26 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Chew Magna list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Chew Magna 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, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Chew Magna to Queen Square Dental Clinic 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chew Magna
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Orthodontist in Chew Magna: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Chew Magna often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Chew Magna itself or elsewhere in Bath and North East Somerset. Chew Magna — a small village with a population of around 1,149 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Chew Magna
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chew Magna. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 6 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 8 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 9 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Stanton Drew, North Wick, Norton Hawkfield, Chew Stoke, Maiden Head, and East Dundry.
Facts about Chew Magna
Chew Magna has a population of around 1,149, making it a small village within Bath and North East Somerset. Just around 1 km east, Stanton Drew is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Chew Magna in context
Chew Magna is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Chew Magna's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,518 residents in the neighbourhood around Chew Magna, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Chew Magna; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 15% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Chew Magna attend schools such as Chew Valley School (1.0 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 31,546 pupils across Chew Magna's Local Authority. Chew Magna's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chew Magna is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Chew Magna
The orthodontic landscape in Chew Magna offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chew Magna
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chew Magna
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chew Magna helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Chew Magna
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chew Magna
Practices serving Chew Magna differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Chew Magna — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 2,518 residents in Chew Magna's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Chew Magna has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Chew Magna are Chew Valley School (1.0 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (2.7 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Chew Magna's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Chew Magna sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Chew Magna is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chew Magna. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chew Magna
This part of the page places Chew Magna, Bath and North East Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Stanton Drew, North Wick, Norton Hawkfield, Chew Stoke, Maiden Head, and East Dundry follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chew Magna
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chew Magna often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chew Magna?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chew Magna is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 5.6 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Positeeth (5.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chew Magna?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Chew Magna, 26 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chew Magna?
The nearest practice to Chew Magna that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 5.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.9 miles) and Clifton Orthodontics (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chew Magna, 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 Chew Magna, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.