Orthodontic practices near Failand
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Failand, 24 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 3.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 3.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 3.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Failand with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 3.4 miles north; the next are Bristol (3.5 miles north-east) and Kingswood (7.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 3.4 miles north |
| Bristol | 17 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 7.5 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 8.2 miles east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 11.1 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 Failand
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), 3.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 3.7 miles east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Failand 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 |
| Population | 691 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,809 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 220 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Katherine's School — 2.4 miles Ashton Park School — 2.6 miles Backwell School — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,040 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 — 3 miles Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield, Bristol — 4 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Failand
Failand is 3.4 miles from Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clifton Dental Studio (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (3.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Failand list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Failand 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, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Failand
North Somerset12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Failand
Orthodontist in Failand: This page was put together for people in Failand who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Failand itself or elsewhere in North Somerset. Failand — a small village with a population of around 691 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Cambridge Batch, Ashton Watering, Lower Failand, Flax Bourton, Barrow Gurney, and Long Ashton if you are weighing up more than one location.
What we know about practices near Failand
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Failand itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3 miles away; Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield in Bristol, about 4 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Failand
Failand's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Failand falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Failand's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Failand, 6.7% of the 1,809 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Failand has more choice than 87% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Failand are served by secondary schools including St Katherine's School (2.4 miles) and Ashton Park School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Failand's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Failand sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Failand is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Failand
Failand has a population of around 691, making it a small village within North Somerset. Heading south for around 2 km brings you to Cambridge Batch, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Failand
The orthodontic landscape in Failand 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Failand
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Failand — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Failand
Many people in Failand delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Failand
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Failand
There's no orthodontist on record in Failand itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Failand — 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. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,809 residents in the neighbourhood around Failand, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Failand has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Failand attend schools such as St Katherine's School (2.4 miles) and Ashton Park School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Failand's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Failand sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Failand is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 4 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 Failand. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Failand
This section helps connect Failand, North Somerset to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Cambridge Batch, Ashton Watering, Lower Failand, Flax Bourton, Barrow Gurney, and Long Ashton.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Failand
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Failand often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Failand?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Failand is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (3.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Failand?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Failand, 24 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Failand?
The nearest practice to Failand that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (3.5 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Failand, 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 Failand, North Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.