Orthodontic practices near Horfield
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of Horfield, 27 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, 1.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 2.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 Horfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.6 miles south-west; the next are Stoke Gifford (2.7 miles north) and Kingswood (2.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 2.7 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 2.8 miles east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 5.3 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 Horfield
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), 2.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 2.7 miles south |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 2.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Horfield 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 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,994 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 20.2% aged 16 to 24 and 41.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,953 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% 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 | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Academy — 0.6 miles Orchard School Bristol — 0.7 miles Fairfield High School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 15,277 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 | WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bristol — 2 miles Charlton Dental Bristol, Stoke Gifford — 3 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | My Dentist — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | BS7 |
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 Horfield
The nearest practice to Horfield is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Horfield list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Horfield are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Horfield
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Orthodontist in Horfield: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Horfield often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Horfield and the wider City of Bristol area.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Ashley Down, Lockleaze, Northville, Southmead, Filton, and Montpelier as well as this one.
Practice signals around Horfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Horfield. The nearest recorded are WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 2 miles away; Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about 3 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 3 miles away.
Horfield at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Lockleaze, under 1 km to the east.
Area profile for Horfield
Horfield is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Horfield sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Horfield, 4.2% of the 1,994 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. Horfield has 24 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 Horfield attend schools such as Trinity Academy (0.6 miles) and Orchard School Bristol (0.7 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Horfield's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. Horfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Horfield is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Horfield
Starting orthodontic treatment in Horfield can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Horfield follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Horfield
Patients in Horfield have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Horfield
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Horfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Horfield
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Horfield, City of Bristol alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ashley Down, Lockleaze, Northville, Southmead, Filton, and Montpelier may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Horfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Horfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Horfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Horfield is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (1.7 miles) and Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Horfield?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of Horfield, 27 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Horfield?
The nearest practice to Horfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 1.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (1.7 miles) and Dental Touch - Dentist in Bristol (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Horfield, City of Bristol?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Horfield, 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.