Orthodontic practices near Compton Dando
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Compton Dando; 36 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 5.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| OrthodonticsBath | 5.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 6.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Compton Dando with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 5.2 miles east; the next are Bristol (5.7 miles north) and Kingswood (6.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 5.2 miles east |
| Bristol | 13 | 5.7 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Compton Dando
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), 5.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.2 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Compton Dando 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,101 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wellsway School — 2.3 miles IKB Academy — 2.4 miles Lift Broadlands — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 1,775 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 | Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 5 miles BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 6 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 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 | 36 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 Compton Dando
From Compton Dando the nearest practice is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 5.2 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 36 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Compton Dando list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Compton Dando are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Compton Dando to Chelsea Road Dental 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 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 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 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Compton Dando
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Teeth straightening options in Compton Dando
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Compton Dando, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Bath and North East Somerset.
Local context for Compton Dando
Just around 2 km north-west, Lypiatt is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Compton Dando
There is no orthodontist on our records in Compton Dando itself. The nearest recorded are Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 5 miles away; BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 6 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 6 miles away.
Compton Dando in context
Compton Dando — 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 data puts only 12% of Compton Dando's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,101 residents in the neighbourhood around Compton Dando, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Compton Dando usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 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 Compton Dando are Wellsway School (2.3 miles) and IKB Academy (2.4 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Compton Dando's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Compton Dando close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Compton Dando is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Compton Dando
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Compton Dando helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Compton Dando follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Compton Dando
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Compton Dando has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Compton Dando offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Compton Dando. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Compton Dando
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Compton Dando, Bath and North East Somerset. Other local pages worth browsing include Hunstrete, Chewton Keynsham, Lypiatt, Chelwood, Queen Charlton, and Publow.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Compton Dando
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Compton Dando often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Compton Dando?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Compton Dando is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 5.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Orthodontics (5.2 miles) and ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Compton Dando?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Compton Dando, 36 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Compton Dando?
The nearest practice to Compton Dando that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 5.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (5.2 miles) and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Compton Dando, Bath and North East Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Compton Dando, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.