Orthodontic practices near Frenchay
On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Frenchay, 32 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, 0.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 0.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 2.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 2.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 2.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frenchay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mangotsfield, 0.1 miles east; the next are Kingswood (2.0 miles south) and Bristol (2.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 0.1 miles east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 2.0 miles south |
| Bristol | 17 | 2.7 miles south |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 5.4 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 Frenchay
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), 4.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frenchay 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,821 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,184 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Downend School — 1.3 miles Abbeywood Community School — 1.6 miles Bristol Metropolitan Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 13,709 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 | Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Mangotsfield — under a mile Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 2 miles BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 53 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 Frenchay
The nearest practice to Frenchay is Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Frenchay list clear aligners, the nearest 2 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 Frenchay 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, 1.3 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 Frenchay
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Frenchay
Orthodontist in Frenchay: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Frenchay keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across South Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Frenchay in context
Frenchay — 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. Census data puts only 13.9% of Frenchay's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,821 residents in the neighbourhood around Frenchay, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Frenchay has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Frenchay attend schools such as Downend School (1.3 miles) and Abbeywood Community School (1.6 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Frenchay's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Frenchay among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frenchay is about 4 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Hambrook, Whiteshill, Fishponds, Mangotsfield, Staple Hill, and Stoke Gifford can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice signals around Frenchay
There is no orthodontist on our records in Frenchay itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, under a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 2 miles away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 3 miles away.
About Frenchay
Hambrook is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Frenchay.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Frenchay
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Frenchay helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Frenchay — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Frenchay
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Frenchay can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
How to Choose in Frenchay
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Frenchay practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frenchay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frenchay
If Frenchay, South Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Hambrook, Whiteshill, Fishponds, Mangotsfield, Staple Hill, and Stoke Gifford follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Frenchay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frenchay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frenchay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frenchay is Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 0.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Staple Hill Dental Practice (1.3 miles) and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frenchay?
Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Frenchay, 32 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frenchay?
The nearest practice to Frenchay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (2.0 miles) and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frenchay, 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 Frenchay, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.