Orthodontic practices near Hengrove
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Hengrove, 40 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 2.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 2.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 2.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 2.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hengrove with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 2.3 miles north-west; the next are Kingswood (4.1 miles north-east) and Mangotsfield (4.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 7.5 miles north |
| Bath | 5 | 8.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hengrove
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), 8.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.3 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hengrove 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,395 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,585 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 50th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy John Williams — 0.3 miles St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School — 0.4 miles Oasis Academy Daventry Road — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 13,335 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 | 40 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BS14 |
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 Hengrove
Hengrove is 2.3 miles from Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Hengrove list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Hengrove are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hengrove
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Orthodontist in Hengrove: This page was put together for people in Hengrove who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Hengrove with the wider City of Bristol area.
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The local picture in Hengrove
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hengrove sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hengrove, 7.9% of the 1,395 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 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hengrove is better served than 89% 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 Hengrove attend schools such as Oasis Academy John Williams (0.3 miles) and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (0.4 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 168 schools and 69,339 pupils in Hengrove's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Hengrove close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hengrove is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 3 miles away.
Hengrove at a glance
Just around 1 km north, Knowle Park is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Useful local orthodontic context for Hengrove
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hengrove. 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.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hengrove
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hengrove can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hengrove
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hengrove — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hengrove
Orthodontic treatment in Hengrove is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hengrove
Not every practice near Hengrove offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Hengrove sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hengrove's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,395 residents in Hengrove's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hengrove is better served than 89% 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 Hengrove attend schools such as Oasis Academy John Williams (0.3 miles) and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (0.4 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 168 schools and 69,339 pupils in Hengrove's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Hengrove is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hengrove is about 3 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hengrove. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hengrove
This part of the page places Hengrove, City of Bristol in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Knowle Park, Filwood Park, Upper Knowle, Arno's Vale, Brislington, and Kensington Park may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hengrove
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hengrove often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hengrove?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hengrove is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 2.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hengrove?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Hengrove, 40 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hengrove?
The nearest practice to Hengrove that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 2.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (2.6 miles) and Church Road Dental Practice (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hengrove, City of Bristol?
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 Hengrove, City of Bristol?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.