Orthodontic practices near Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hill; 6 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 8.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 8.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 8.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 10.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 11.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 6.6 miles west; the next are Stoke Gifford (8.0 miles south) and Iron Acton (8.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 8.0 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 8.8 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.4 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 12.2 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 Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 12.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 13.9 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 13.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hill 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,749 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 132nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Castle School — 2.4 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 2.9 miles Marlwood School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,807 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 Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 7 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 8 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 63 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 Hill
The nearest practice to Hill is Smile Solution Chepstow, 6.6 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Teodora Todorova (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (13.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Hill are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hill to Smile Solution Chepstow is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hill
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Hill
Orthodontist in Hill: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hill keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Hill with the wider South Gloucestershire area.
Facts about Hill
Upper Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Hill.
What we know about practices near Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hill. The closest on record are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7 miles away; Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 8 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Hill
Hill is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hill sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.8% of Hill's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,749 residents in Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hill; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hill attend schools such as The Castle School (2.4 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hill's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Rockhampton, Upper Hill, Duckhole, Nupdown, Bevington, and Oldbury Naite if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hill has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hill offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Hill
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hill
What's available in Hill depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Hill falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Hill sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.8% of Hill's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,749 residents in the neighbourhood around Hill, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Hill has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hill are served by secondary schools including The Castle School (2.4 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hill
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hill, South Gloucestershire. You can keep exploring with related pages for Rockhampton, Upper Hill, Duckhole, Nupdown, Bevington, and Oldbury Naite.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hill is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (8.0 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hill, 6 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hill?
The nearest practice to Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 6.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (8.0 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hill, South Gloucestershire?
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 Hill, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.