Orthodontic practices near Hotwells
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Hotwells, 25 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 0.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 0.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 0.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 0.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 0.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 0.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hotwells with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 0.7 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (3.5 miles north-west) and Kingswood (4.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 0.7 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 4.5 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 5.8 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 8.4 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 Hotwells
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath (5.0 from 47 reviews), 10.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 0.7 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 1.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hotwells 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 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,655 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 20.7% aged 16 to 24 and 42.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,272 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% 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 | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashton Park School — 0.8 miles Bristol Cathedral Choir School — 0.8 miles Cotham School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 14,224 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 | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — under a mile Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 4 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | BS8 |
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 Hotwells
The nearest practice to Hotwells is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 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 25 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Hotwells list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Hotwells are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hotwells
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Orthodontist in Hotwells: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Hotwells understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Hotwells itself or elsewhere in City of Bristol.
Hotwells in context
Hotwells is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hotwells falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Hotwells's under-16 share, 11.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,655 residents in the neighbourhood around Hotwells, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Hotwells has more choice 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 Hotwells attend schools such as Ashton Park School (0.8 miles) and Bristol Cathedral Choir School (0.8 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 168 schools and 69,339 pupils in Hotwells's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hotwells's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hotwells is about 1 mile from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ashton Gate, Bower Ashton, Canon's Marsh, Leigh Woods, Ashton Vale, and Bedminster.
Facts about Hotwells
Just around 1 km south, Ashton Gate is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Useful local orthodontic context for Hotwells
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hotwells. The nearest we do hold are Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, under a mile away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 4 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hotwells
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hotwells has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hotwells
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hotwells — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hotwells
Many people in Hotwells delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hotwells
Hotwells has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Hotwells — 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. Hotwells has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,655 residents in the neighbourhood around Hotwells, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Hotwells has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Hotwells attend schools such as Ashton Park School (0.8 miles) and Bristol Cathedral Choir School (0.8 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Hotwells's Local Authority has 168 schools educating 69,339 pupils (DfE data). Hotwells'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 Hotwells is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 1 mile away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hotwells. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hotwells
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Hotwells, City of Bristol. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ashton Gate, Bower Ashton, Canon's Marsh, Leigh Woods, Ashton Vale, and Bedminster.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hotwells
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hotwells often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hotwells?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hotwells is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 0.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clifton Dental Studio (0.7 miles) and Clifton Orthodontics (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hotwells?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Hotwells, 25 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hotwells?
The nearest practice to Hotwells that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 0.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Clifton Orthodontics (0.7 miles) and Dr Nik Gogna (0.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hotwells, 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 Hotwells, City of Bristol?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.