Orthodontic practices near Lodway
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Lodway, 24 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 1.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 2.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 4.2 miles 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 Lodway with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 1.2 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (2.8 miles east) and Stoke Gifford (6.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 2.8 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 7.7 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 8.0 miles east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 10.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lodway
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 11.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 11.3 miles north |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lodway 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,363 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 222 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Katherine's School — 1.1 miles Oasis Academy Brightstowe — 1.5 miles St Bede's Catholic College — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,041 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 | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 1 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 3 miles Charlton Dental Bristol, Stoke Gifford — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 67 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 Lodway
Lodway is 1.2 miles from Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lodway list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lodway are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lodway
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Orthodontist in Lodway: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lodway can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Somerset and the surrounding area.
Practice data for Lodway
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lodway itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about a mile away; Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 3 miles away; and Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about 6 miles away.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Easton-in-Gordano, Pill, Ham Green, Lower Failand, Portbury, and Shirehampton.
What official data says about Lodway
Officially, Lodway is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.4% of Lodway's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,363 residents in Lodway's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lodway is better served than 85% 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 Lodway attend schools such as St Katherine's School (1.1 miles) and Oasis Academy Brightstowe (1.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Lodway's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Lodway sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lodway is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 5 miles away.
Lodway in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Easton-in-Gordano, under 1 km to the north.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lodway
Many people in Lodway delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lodway
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lodway — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lodway
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lodway can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lodway
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lodway — 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 Lodway. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lodway
If Lodway, North Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Easton-in-Gordano, Pill, Ham Green, Lower Failand, Portbury, and Shirehampton for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lodway
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lodway often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lodway?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lodway is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (2.8 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lodway?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Lodway, 24 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lodway?
The nearest practice to Lodway that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (3.7 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lodway, North Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lodway, North Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.