Orthodontic practices near Kensington Park
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Kensington Park, 42 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 1.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 1.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Kensington Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.4 miles north; the next are Kingswood (2.7 miles north-east) and Mangotsfield (3.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.4 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.1 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 7.3 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 Kensington Park
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 8.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kensington Park 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,675 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 44.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,740 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Temple Quarter — 1.1 miles Oasis Academy Daventry Road — 1.1 miles St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 20 schools, about 20,899 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 | Church Road Dental Practice, Bristol — 1 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 3 miles Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 62 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 Kensington Park
Kensington Park is 1.4 miles from Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Kensington Park list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Kensington Park are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, 1.4 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 Kensington Park
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Orthodontist in Kensington Park: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Kensington Park often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across City of Bristol and the surrounding area.
About Kensington Park
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Arno's Vale, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Kensington Park
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Kensington Park sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of Kensington Park's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,675 residents in Kensington Park's census neighbourhood, below the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kensington Park is better served than 91% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Kensington Park are Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (1.1 miles) and Oasis Academy Daventry Road (1.1 miles). 20 secondary schools are within three miles. Kensington Park's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Kensington Park close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kensington Park is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Kensington Park
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kensington Park. The nearest recorded are Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 3 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 4 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Arno's Vale, St Philip's Marsh, Upper Knowle, Brislington, Knowle Park, and Netham.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kensington Park
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kensington Park helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Kensington Park
Every case in Kensington Park follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Kensington Park Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Kensington Park offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Kensington Park
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Kensington Park practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kensington Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kensington Park
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Kensington Park, City of Bristol alone. Nearby pages covering Arno's Vale, St Philip's Marsh, Upper Knowle, Brislington, Knowle Park, and Netham may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kensington Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kensington Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kensington Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kensington Park is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Queen Square Dental Clinic (1.6 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kensington Park?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Kensington Park, 42 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kensington Park?
The nearest practice to Kensington Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) and The Bristol Dental Practice (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kensington Park, City of Bristol?
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 Kensington Park, 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.