Orthodontic practices near Leigh Woods
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Leigh Woods, 25 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 1.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 1.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leigh Woods with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (3.0 miles north-west) and Kingswood (5.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 5.3 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 5.9 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 9.0 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 Leigh Woods
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), 11.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 2.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leigh Woods 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,432 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 139 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ashton Park School — 0.8 miles Bristol Cathedral Choir School — 1.7 miles Cotham School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 12,190 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 | Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 1 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 3 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Leigh Woods
Leigh Woods is 1.4 miles from Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Clifton Dental Studio (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Leigh Woods 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 Leigh Woods are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield 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 Leigh Woods
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Practice data for Leigh Woods
There is no orthodontist on our records in Leigh Woods itself. The nearest recorded are Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about a mile away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away.
Leigh Woods in numbers
Just around 1 km south-east, Bower Ashton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Leigh Woods in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Leigh Woods sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.8% of Leigh Woods's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,432 residents in the neighbourhood around Leigh Woods, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Leigh Woods has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Leigh Woods are Ashton Park School (0.8 miles) and Bristol Cathedral Choir School (1.7 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Leigh Woods's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). Leigh Woods falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Leigh Woods is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Leigh Woods Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Leigh Woods offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Leigh Woods — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Leigh Woods directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Leigh Woods sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Leigh Woods's under-16 share sits at 15.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Leigh Woods, 6.4% of the 1,432 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Leigh Woods has more choice than 88% 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 Leigh Woods attend schools such as Ashton Park School (0.8 miles) and Bristol Cathedral Choir School (1.7 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Leigh Woods's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Leigh Woods sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Leigh Woods is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Leigh Woods itself. The nearest we do hold are Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about a mile away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Leigh Woods
Starting orthodontic treatment in Leigh Woods can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Leigh Woods — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leigh Woods. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leigh Woods
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leigh Woods often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leigh Woods?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leigh Woods is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (1.4 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leigh Woods?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Leigh Woods, 25 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leigh Woods?
The nearest practice to Leigh Woods that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (1.4 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leigh Woods, North Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Leigh Woods, North Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.