Orthodontic practices near Little Bristol
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Little Bristol; 7 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 5.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 9.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 9.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Bristol with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles south; the next are Iron Acton (6.9 miles south-west) and Stoke Gifford (8.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 5.4 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 9.4 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 11.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Bristol
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 10.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 11.9 miles west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Little Bristol at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Gloucestershire |
| 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,063 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 103 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 1.7 miles Brimsham Green School — 4.9 miles Rednock School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,549 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 121 schools, 41,884 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 5 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 7 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 9 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 | 7 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | GL12 |
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 Little Bristol
From Little Bristol the nearest practice is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Teodora Todorova (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Little Bristol list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Little Bristol are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 6.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Little Bristol to Ridge Dental 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 4.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Little Bristol
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Orthodontist in Little Bristol: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Little Bristol understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Little Bristol with the wider South Gloucestershire area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Little Bristol
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Bristol itself. The closest on record are Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 5 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 7 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 9 miles away.
Little Bristol at a glance
Just around 1 km north, Charfield Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Charfield Green, Charfield, Avening Green, Wickwar, Tortworth, and Damery may also help.
Little Bristol in context
ONS classifies Little Bristol as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Little Bristol. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Little Bristol skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,063 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Bristol, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Little Bristol 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. The closest secondary schools to Little Bristol are Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (1.7 miles) and Brimsham Green School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Little Bristol's Local Authority. Little Bristol sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Little Bristol is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Little Bristol
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Little Bristol helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Little Bristol — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Little Bristol
Patients in Little Bristol have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Little Bristol offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Little Bristol. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Little Bristol
If Little Bristol, South Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Charfield Green, Charfield, Avening Green, Wickwar, Tortworth, and Damery.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Little Bristol
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Little Bristol often want to know before getting started.
Is there an orthodontist near Little Bristol?
Starting with an online assessment can help clarify this for your specific situation before you contact a practice directly.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Bristol?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Bristol is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 5.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (5.5 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Bristol?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Little Bristol, 7 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chipping Sodbury, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Bristol?
The nearest practice to Little Bristol that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (8.6 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (10.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Little Bristol, South Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Little Bristol, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.