Orthodontic practices near Longbottom
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Longbottom; 7 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 7.7 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 8.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 12.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longbottom with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (9.4 miles south-east) and Bristol (12.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 12.8 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 13.3 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 3 | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 16.0 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 Longbottom
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), 12.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longbottom at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Somerset 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 |
| Population | 25 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,878 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Somerset | 541st closest to an orthodontic practice of 854 places in the county (the county median is 5.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 2.1 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 2.5 miles Fairlands Middle School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,936 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 303 schools, 79,343 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 7 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 54 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 Longbottom
From Longbottom the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 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 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Longbottom list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Longbottom are commissioned by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Longbottom to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longbottom
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Longbottom, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Longbottom with the wider Somerset area. Longbottom — a small village with a population of around 25 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Longbottom
There is no orthodontist on our records in Longbottom itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 13 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Rowberrow, Shipham, Rowberrow Bottom, Doleberrow, Star, and Winterhead if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Where Longbottom sits locally
Longbottom has a population of around 25, making it a small village within Somerset. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Shipham, the closest linked location.
Longbottom in context
Longbottom — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.1% of Longbottom's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,878 residents in the neighbourhood around Longbottom, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. People in Longbottom usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 20.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Longbottom are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (2.1 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 303 schools and 79,343 pupils across Longbottom's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Longbottom among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Longbottom is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Longbottom
Many people in Longbottom 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Longbottom follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Longbottom
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Longbottom can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Longbottom — Local Context
Provision in Longbottom varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Longbottom sits within NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.1% of Longbottom's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,878 residents in Longbottom's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Longbottom; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 20.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Longbottom are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (2.1 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Longbottom's Local Authority area covers 303 schools and 79,343 pupils, according to DfE figures. Longbottom falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Longbottom is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Longbottom itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 13 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 Longbottom. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longbottom
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Longbottom, Somerset. If you're still deciding, related pages for Rowberrow, Shipham, Rowberrow Bottom, Doleberrow, Star, and Winterhead may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longbottom
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longbottom often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longbottom?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longbottom is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.7 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longbottom?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Longbottom, 7 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longbottom?
The nearest practice to Longbottom that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (9.4 miles) and Priory Dental (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longbottom, 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 Longbottom, 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.