Orthodontic practices near Fishponds
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Fishponds, 42 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, 0.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 0.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 1.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 2.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 3.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fishponds with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mangotsfield, 0.4 miles east; the next are Kingswood (0.6 miles south) and Bristol (1.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 0.4 miles east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 0.6 miles south |
| Bristol | 17 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 6.2 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 Fishponds
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), 4.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.0 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-west |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fishponds 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,267 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 39.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,966 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bristol Metropolitan Academy — 0.8 miles Bristol Brunel Academy — 0.9 miles Downend School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 13,977 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 | Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — under a mile Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — under a mile BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BS16 |
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 Fishponds
Fishponds has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Fishponds list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Fishponds are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fishponds
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What official data says about Fishponds
Fishponds is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fishponds falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Fishponds's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Fishponds, 5.5% of the 1,267 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Fishponds has 24 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Fishponds are served by secondary schools including Bristol Metropolitan Academy (0.8 miles) and Bristol Brunel Academy (0.9 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Fishponds's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Fishponds close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fishponds is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Fishponds
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fishponds itself. The closest on record are Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, under a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, under a mile away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about a mile away.
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Local context for Fishponds
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fishponds
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fishponds often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fishponds?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fishponds is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 0.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (0.6 miles) and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fishponds?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Fishponds, 42 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fishponds?
The nearest practice to Fishponds that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 0.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (0.6 miles) and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fishponds, City of Bristol?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fishponds, City of Bristol?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.