Orthodontic practices near Duckhole
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Duckhole; 8 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 7.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 7.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 9.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 9.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Duckhole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke Gifford, 6.6 miles south; the next are Chepstow (6.7 miles west) and Iron Acton (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.6 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 6.7 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 7.7 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 9.0 miles south |
| Kingswood | 1 | 11.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Duckhole
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), 13.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.0 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 6.7 miles west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 12.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duckhole 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) | Urban: 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 | 132nd 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 — 1.0 miles Marlwood School — 2.7 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 4.3 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 | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 7 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 7 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 7 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 63 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 Duckhole
The nearest practice to Duckhole is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 6.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Duckhole list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Duckhole are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 6.6 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 Duckhole to Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 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 Duckhole
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Orthodontist in Duckhole: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Duckhole keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across South Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Local provider signals in Duckhole
There is no orthodontist on our records in Duckhole itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 7 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 7 miles away.
Duckhole in numbers
Rockhampton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Duckhole.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Rockhampton, Gillingstool, Hill, Thornbury, Sibland, and The Hacket if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Duckhole
By ONS classification, Duckhole falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 20.9% of Duckhole's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Duckhole, 8.1% of the 2,261 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Duckhole; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Duckhole are served by secondary schools including The Castle School (1.0 miles) and Marlwood School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Duckhole's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Duckhole's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Duckhole is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Duckhole Explained
Patients in Duckhole have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Duckhole — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Duckhole vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Duckhole sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Duckhole's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,261 residents in the neighbourhood around Duckhole, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. People in Duckhole 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). Secondary-age pupils near Duckhole attend schools such as The Castle School (1.0 miles) and Marlwood School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Duckhole's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Duckhole sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Duckhole is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Duckhole itself. The closest on record are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 7 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 7 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 Duckhole
Many people in Duckhole delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Duckhole
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Duckhole. ONS classifies Duckhole as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Duckhole sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.9% of Duckhole's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,261 residents in the neighbourhood around Duckhole, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. People in Duckhole usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Duckhole attend schools such as The Castle School (1.0 miles) and Marlwood School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Duckhole's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Duckhole close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Duckhole is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 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 Duckhole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Duckhole
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Duckhole, South Gloucestershire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Rockhampton, Gillingstool, Hill, Thornbury, Sibland, and The Hacket may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Duckhole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duckhole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duckhole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duckhole is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 6.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (6.7 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duckhole?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Duckhole, 8 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stoke Gifford, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duckhole?
The nearest practice to Duckhole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 6.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Solution Chepstow (6.7 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duckhole, South Gloucestershire?
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 Duckhole, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.