Orthodontic practices near Filwood Park
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Filwood Park, 39 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 1.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 1.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 2.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Filwood Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.5 miles north; the next are Kingswood (3.8 miles north-east) and Mangotsfield (4.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.5 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.8 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 8.4 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 Filwood Park
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), 9.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 2.1 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Filwood Park at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bristol, City of |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 29.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,999 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,074 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 12.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Daventry Road — 0.1 miles Oasis Academy John Williams — 0.9 miles Oasis Academy Temple Quarter — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 15,534 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 168 schools, 69,339 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 2 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 4 miles Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 59 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 Filwood Park
Filwood Park is 1.5 miles from Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Filwood Park list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Filwood Park are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Filwood Park
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Orthodontist in Filwood Park: People weighing up braces or aligners in Filwood Park can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City of Bristol.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Knowle Park, Lower Knowle, Hengrove, Box Makers Yard, Novers Park, and Upper Knowle as well as this one.
Filwood Park at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Lower Knowle, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Filwood Park
Filwood Park is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 29.1% of Filwood Park's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 12.2% of the 1,999 residents in Filwood Park's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Filwood Park is better served than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Filwood Park are Oasis Academy Daventry Road (0.1 miles) and Oasis Academy John Williams (0.9 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 168 schools and 69,339 pupils in Filwood Park's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Filwood Park sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Filwood Park is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Filwood Park
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Filwood Park itself. The closest on record are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 2 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 4 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Filwood Park
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Filwood Park can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Filwood Park — Local Context
Practices serving Filwood Park differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Filwood Park — urban: 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. 29.1% of Filwood Park's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Filwood Park, 12.2% of the 1,999 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Filwood Park is better served than 90% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Filwood Park are Oasis Academy Daventry Road (0.1 miles) and Oasis Academy John Williams (0.9 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 168 schools and 69,339 pupils across Filwood Park's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Filwood Park sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Filwood Park is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Filwood Park itself. The nearest we do hold are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 2 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 4 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Filwood Park
Many people in Filwood Park delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Filwood Park 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 Filwood Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Filwood Park
If Filwood Park, City of Bristol is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Knowle Park, Lower Knowle, Hengrove, Box Makers Yard, Novers Park, and Upper Knowle may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Filwood Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Filwood Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Filwood Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Filwood Park is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 1.5 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (1.6 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Filwood Park?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Filwood Park, 39 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Filwood Park?
The nearest practice to Filwood Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 1.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (1.8 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Filwood Park, City of Bristol?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Filwood Park, City of Bristol?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.