Orthodontic practices near Clapton Wick
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clapton Wick; 20 practices within 10 and 85 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 7.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 8.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.3 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 Clapton Wick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 6.0 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (7.5 miles east) and Weston-super-Mare (8.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 16 | 7.5 miles east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 12.0 miles east |
| Newport | 4 | 12.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clapton Wick
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), 8.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clapton Wick 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 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,904 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 | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 19.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 78th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clevedon School — 1.9 miles Gordano School — 2.1 miles Nailsea School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,616 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 — 6 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, 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 | 20 within 10 miles, 85 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 Clapton Wick
From Clapton Wick the nearest practice is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 85.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (8.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Clapton Wick list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Clapton Wick 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 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clapton Wick 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clapton Wick
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Orthodontist in Clapton Wick: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Clapton Wick understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Clapton Wick itself or elsewhere in North Somerset.
Local context for Clapton Wick
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Weston in Gordano, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Clapton Wick
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clapton Wick itself. The closest on record are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6 miles away; Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 8 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Clapton Wick
By ONS classification, Clapton Wick falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Clapton Wick falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Clapton Wick's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,904 residents in Clapton Wick's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. People in Clapton Wick usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Clapton Wick attend schools such as Clevedon School (1.9 miles) and Gordano School (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Clapton Wick's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. Clapton Wick falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clapton Wick is about 9 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
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All Orthodontic Options in Clapton Wick Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Clapton Wick
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Clapton Wick
Starting orthodontic treatment in Clapton Wick 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Clapton Wick 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 Clapton Wick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clapton Wick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clapton Wick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clapton Wick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clapton Wick is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (7.5 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clapton Wick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clapton Wick, 20 practices within 10 miles and 85 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clapton Wick?
The nearest practice to Clapton Wick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (7.9 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clapton Wick, North Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Clapton Wick, North Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.