Orthodontic practices near Locking Parklands
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Locking Parklands, 4 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 2.5 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 3.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Smile Studio PenarthPenarth | 13.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (92 reviews) |
| Wellwood Dentistry & AestheticsPenarth | 13.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 14.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 14.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Locking Parklands with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 1.9 miles north-west; the next are Penarth (13.6 miles north-west) and Easton-in-Gordano (14.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Penarth | 2 | 13.6 miles north-west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Bridgwater | 3 | 14.8 miles south |
| Cardiff | 3 | 14.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Locking Parklands
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff (5.0 from 76 reviews), 15.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-east |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Locking Parklands 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 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,465 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Winterstoke Hundred Academy — 1.6 miles Worle Community School — 1.6 miles Priory Community School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,646 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 — 2 miles Smile Studio Penarth, Penarth — 14 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 65 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 Locking Parklands
Locking Parklands is 1.9 miles from Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (15 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Locking Parklands list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Locking Parklands 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, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Locking Parklands
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Orthodontist in Locking Parklands: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Locking Parklands understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Somerset.
Area profile for Locking Parklands
Locking Parklands — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12% of residents under 16, Locking Parklands skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Locking Parklands, 5.2% of the 1,465 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Locking Parklands is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Locking Parklands attend schools such as Winterstoke Hundred Academy (1.6 miles) and Worle Community School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Locking Parklands's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Locking Parklands is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Locking Parklands is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Locking Parklands
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Woolvershill Batch, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Locking Parklands
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Locking Parklands itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 2 miles away; Smile Studio Penarth, about 14 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 14 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Elborough, West Wick, Woolvershill Batch, Knightcott, Locking, and St. Georges if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Locking Parklands
Starting orthodontic treatment in Locking Parklands can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Locking Parklands
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Locking Parklands runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Locking Parklands
The orthodontic landscape in Locking Parklands offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Locking Parklands — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Locking Parklands vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Locking Parklands 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 only 12% of Locking Parklands's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,465 residents in Locking Parklands's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Locking Parklands has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Locking Parklands are served by secondary schools including Winterstoke Hundred Academy (1.6 miles) and Worle Community School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Locking Parklands's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. Locking Parklands's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Locking Parklands is about 16 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Locking Parklands. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 2 miles away; Smile Studio Penarth, about 14 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 14 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Locking Parklands. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Locking Parklands
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Locking Parklands, North Somerset alone. This page links onward to Elborough, West Wick, Woolvershill Batch, Knightcott, Locking, and St. Georges for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Locking Parklands
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Locking Parklands often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Locking Parklands?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Locking Parklands is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (2.5 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Locking Parklands?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Locking Parklands, 4 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Locking Parklands?
The nearest practice to Locking Parklands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 2.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Studio Penarth (13.6 miles) and Smile Solution (14.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Locking Parklands, 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 Locking Parklands, 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.