Orthodontic practices near Lockleaze
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Lockleaze, 27 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, 2.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 2.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 2.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Dental Touch - Dentist in BristolBristol | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (110 reviews) |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 2.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lockleaze with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 2.0 miles west; the next are Kingswood (2.4 miles south-east) and Mangotsfield (2.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 2.0 miles west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 2.4 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 2.7 miles north |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.9 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 Lockleaze
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), 2.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 2.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lockleaze 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,773 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,827 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Trinity Academy — 0.3 miles Orchard School Bristol — 0.8 miles Fairfield High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 15,277 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 | WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bristol — 2 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 2 miles Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Mangotsfield — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | My Dentist — under a mile |
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 Lockleaze
Lockleaze is 2 miles from WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (2.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lockleaze list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 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 Lockleaze are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, 2 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 Lockleaze
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Orthodontist in Lockleaze: Before booking anything in Lockleaze, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City of Bristol.
What official data says about Lockleaze
ONS classifies Lockleaze as urban: 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 Lockleaze. 19.9% of Lockleaze's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,773 residents in Lockleaze's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (25), Lockleaze has more choice than 94% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lockleaze are Trinity Academy (0.3 miles) and Orchard School Bristol (0.8 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Lockleaze's Local Authority has 168 schools educating 69,339 pupils (DfE data). Lockleaze falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Lockleaze is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Lockleaze
Just under 1 km west, Horfield is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Lockleaze
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lockleaze itself. The nearest recorded are WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 2 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 2 miles away; and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 2 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Horfield, Northville, Ashley Down, Filton, Newleaze, and Southmead.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lockleaze
Many people in Lockleaze delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lockleaze
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lockleaze — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Lockleaze Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lockleaze can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lockleaze
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lockleaze — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lockleaze. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lockleaze
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lockleaze, City of Bristol, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Horfield, Northville, Ashley Down, Filton, Newleaze, and Southmead.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lockleaze
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lockleaze often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lockleaze?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lockleaze is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 2.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (2.1 miles) and Church Road Dental Practice (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lockleaze?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Lockleaze, 27 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lockleaze?
The nearest practice to Lockleaze that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bristol, about 2.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Whitetree Orthodontic Centre (2.1 miles) and Church Road Dental Practice (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lockleaze, City of Bristol?
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 Lockleaze, City of Bristol?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.