Orthodontic practices near Kingdown
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Kingdown; 19 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 6.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 6.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 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 Kingdown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 6.7 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (8.2 miles north) and Kingswood (9.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 3 | 10.8 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 11.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingdown
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), 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingdown 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,397 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 135 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 2.6 miles Backwell School — 4.1 miles E-ACT Bristol Academy South — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,180 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 | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 7 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 8 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 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 | 19 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Kingdown
From Kingdown the nearest practice is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 6.7 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Kingdown list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Kingdown 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, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Kingdown to Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants 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 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 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 4.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingdown
North Somerset12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kingdown
Orthodontist in Kingdown: Before booking anything in Kingdown, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Kingdown itself or elsewhere in North Somerset.
Useful local orthodontic context for Kingdown
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kingdown. The nearest recorded are Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 7 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 8 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 10 miles away.
Where Kingdown sits locally
Winford is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Kingdown.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Regil, Strode, Winford, Butcombe, Lulsgate Bottom, and Potters Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Kingdown
Officially, Kingdown is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kingdown falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Kingdown's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Kingdown, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Kingdown has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Kingdown are served by secondary schools including Chew Valley School (2.6 miles) and Backwell School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kingdown's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Kingdown close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Kingdown is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kingdown
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kingdown 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
Treatment in Kingdown runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kingdown
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kingdown has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kingdown
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 Kingdown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingdown
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Kingdown, North Somerset within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Regil, Strode, Winford, Butcombe, Lulsgate Bottom, and Potters Hill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kingdown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingdown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingdown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingdown is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clifton Orthodontics (6.7 miles) and Dr Nik Gogna (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingdown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Kingdown, 19 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingdown?
The nearest practice to Kingdown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Clifton Orthodontics (6.7 miles) and Dr Nik Gogna (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingdown, North Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kingdown, 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.