Orthodontic practices near Kenn
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kenn; 5 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 7.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 10.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 10.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 10.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kenn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.4 miles south-west; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (8.9 miles north-east) and Bristol (10.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 16 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Newport | 7 | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Penarth | 1 | 14.0 miles west |
| Cardiff | 1 | 14.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kenn
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), 10.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 10.8 miles east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 10.7 miles east |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 4.9 (813 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kenn 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,730 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 91 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 67th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clevedon School — 1.8 miles Nailsea School — 4.1 miles Priory Community School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,390 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 — 5 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 9 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 77 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 Kenn
From Kenn the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Kenn list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kenn 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, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kenn to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kenn
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Orthodontist in Kenn: People weighing up braces or aligners in Kenn can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Somerset.
Kenn in context
Kenn is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Kenn's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,730 residents in the neighbourhood around Kenn, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Kenn; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Kenn are Clevedon School (1.8 miles) and Nailsea School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Kenn's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Kenn sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Kenn is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Clevedon, East Clevedon, Kingston Seymour, Horsecastle, Walton St Mary, and Walton in Gordano.
Local context for Kenn
The nearest other location we cover is Clevedon, around 2 km to the north.
What we know about practices near Kenn
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kenn itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 9 miles away; and Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kenn
Patients in Kenn have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Kenn — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Kenn. Kenn is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Kenn's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,730 residents in the neighbourhood around Kenn, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Kenn has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Kenn are served by secondary schools including Clevedon School (1.8 miles) and Nailsea School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Kenn's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Kenn is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kenn is about 11 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kenn itself. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 9 miles away; and Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kenn
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kenn 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Kenn — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kenn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kenn
If Kenn, North Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Clevedon, East Clevedon, Kingston Seymour, Horsecastle, Walton St Mary, and Walton in Gordano.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kenn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kenn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kenn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kenn is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.5 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kenn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kenn, 5 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kenn?
The nearest practice to Kenn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Solution (8.9 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kenn, North Somerset?
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 Kenn, North Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.