Orthodontic practices near Flax Bourton
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Flax Bourton, 22 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 5.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flax Bourton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 5.0 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (5.0 miles north) and Kingswood (8.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 10.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flax Bourton
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), 5.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flax Bourton 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 | 715 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 116 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within North Somerset | 59th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Backwell School — 1.3 miles Nailsea School — 2.1 miles Ashton Park School — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,792 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 | Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 5 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 5 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Flax Bourton
The nearest practice to Flax Bourton is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, 5 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clifton Dental Studio (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Flax Bourton list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Flax Bourton are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield in Bristol, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Flax Bourton to Clifton Dental Studio is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flax Bourton
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Orthodontist in Flax Bourton: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Flax Bourton, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Somerset and the surrounding area. Flax Bourton — a small village with a population of around 715 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Flax Bourton
Flax Bourton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,485 residents in Flax Bourton's census neighbourhood, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Flax Bourton attend schools such as Backwell School (1.3 miles) and Nailsea School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Flax Bourton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Flax Bourton sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Flax Bourton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Backwell Green, Cambridge Batch, Failand, Wraxall, Ashton Watering, and Backwell Common if you are weighing up more than one location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Flax Bourton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Flax Bourton itself. The nearest recorded are Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 9 miles away.
Facts about Flax Bourton
With a population of roughly 715, Flax Bourton is a small village within North Somerset. Just around 1 km west, Backwell Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Flax Bourton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Flax Bourton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Flax Bourton
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Flax Bourton
Many people in Flax Bourton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Flax Bourton 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 Flax Bourton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flax Bourton
This part of the page places Flax Bourton, North Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Backwell Green, Cambridge Batch, Failand, Wraxall, Ashton Watering, and Backwell Common.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flax Bourton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flax Bourton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flax Bourton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flax Bourton is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (5.0 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flax Bourton?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Flax Bourton, 22 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flax Bourton?
The nearest practice to Flax Bourton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield in Bristol, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (5.0 miles) and Smile Solution (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flax Bourton, North Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Flax Bourton, North Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.