Orthodontic practices near Iwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Iwood; 9 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 7.6 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 8.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Iwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 6.4 miles west; the next are Bristol (10.0 miles north-east) and Easton-in-Gordano (10.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 6.4 miles west |
| Bristol | 17 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 12.0 miles south-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 14.3 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 Iwood
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), 10.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Iwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Somerset |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,395 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 239 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 86th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 2.1 miles Backwell School — 4.3 miles Nailsea School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,488 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 32,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 6 miles Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 10 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 10 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 70 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 Iwood
The nearest practice to Iwood is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.4 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 70.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Iwood list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Iwood are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Iwood to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre 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 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 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 7.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Iwood
North Somerset12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Iwood
Orthodontist in Iwood: Before booking anything in Iwood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Somerset.
Where Iwood sits locally
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Butt's Batch, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Butt's Batch, Udley, Churchill, Cox's Green, Wrington, and Brinsea if you are weighing up more than one location.
Practice signals around Iwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Iwood itself. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6 miles away; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 10 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 10 miles away.
Iwood in context
By ONS classification, Iwood falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,395 residents in Iwood's census neighbourhood, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Iwood; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Iwood are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (2.1 miles) and Backwell School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Iwood's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Iwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Iwood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Iwood
Orthodontic treatment in Iwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Iwood
Not every practice near Iwood offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Iwood's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 19.1% of Iwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Iwood, 7.7% of the 1,395 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Iwood; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Iwood are Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (2.1 miles) and Backwell School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Iwood's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Iwood among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Iwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Iwood
The orthodontic landscape in Iwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Iwood
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Iwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Iwood
These links help widen your research beyond Iwood, North Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Butt's Batch, Udley, Churchill, Cox's Green, Wrington, and Brinsea.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Iwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Iwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Iwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Iwood is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.5 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Iwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Iwood, 9 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Iwood?
The nearest practice to Iwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.0 miles) and Clifton Orthodontics (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Iwood, North Somerset?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Iwood, North Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.