Orthodontic practices near Filton
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Filton, 28 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 1.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 2.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Filton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke Gifford, 1.3 miles north; the next are Bristol (2.6 miles south-west) and Mangotsfield (2.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 1.3 miles north |
| Bristol | 17 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 2.8 miles east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 4.3 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Filton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 10.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 3.9 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 3.7 miles south |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Filton 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,752 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.2% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,465 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orchard School Bristol — 0.7 miles Abbeywood Community School — 1.3 miles Bristol Free School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,434 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 | Charlton Dental Bristol, Stoke Gifford — 1 miles WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bristol — 3 miles Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Mangotsfield — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 58 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | My Dentist — 1 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 Filton
Filton is 1.3 miles from Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (3.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Filton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Filton 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, 2.3 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 Filton
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Filton
Orthodontist in Filton: Before booking anything in Filton, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Gloucestershire.
Filton in numbers
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Southmead, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Northville, Southmead, Horfield, Newleaze, Lockleaze, and Cribbs Causeway may also help.
Practice signals around Filton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Filton itself. The closest on record are Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about a mile away; WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 3 miles away; and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Filton
Officially, Filton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 17.5% of Filton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Filton, 5.8% of the 1,752 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, Filton is better served than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Filton are Orchard School Bristol (0.7 miles) and Abbeywood Community School (1.3 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Filton's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Filton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Filton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Filton
Patients in Filton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Filton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Filton
Many people in Filton 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Filton 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 Filton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Filton
This section helps connect Filton, South Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering Northville, Southmead, Horfield, Newleaze, Lockleaze, and Cribbs Causeway may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Filton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Filton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Filton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Filton is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about 1.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (2.3 miles) and WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Filton?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Filton, 28 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Filton?
The nearest practice to Filton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 2.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (2.6 miles) and Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Filton, South Gloucestershire?
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 Filton, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.