Orthodontic practices near Lower Hazel
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Lower Hazel, 28 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 3.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 3.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 6.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 6.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 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 Lower Hazel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke Gifford, 3.1 miles south; the next are Iron Acton (4.1 miles south-east) and Mangotsfield (5.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 3.1 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 5.7 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 7.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Hazel
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 7.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 9.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Hazel 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 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% 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 | 160 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Marlwood School — 0.9 miles The Castle School — 2.5 miles Patchway Community School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,780 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 | Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 3 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 4 miles Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Mangotsfield — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 63 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 Lower Hazel
The nearest practice to Lower Hazel is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Teodora Todorova (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lower Hazel list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Lower Hazel are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Hazel
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Orthodontist in Lower Hazel: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Lower Hazel often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in South Gloucestershire.
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The local picture in Lower Hazel
ONS classifies Lower Hazel 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 Lower Hazel. Lower Hazel's under-16 share sits at 14.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Hazel, 5.8% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Lower Hazel has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% 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 Lower Hazel are Marlwood School (0.9 miles) and The Castle School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Hazel's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lower Hazel sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Hazel is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Lower Hazel in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Rudgeway is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Lower Hazel
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Hazel. The closest on record are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 3 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 4 miles away; and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 6 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Hazel
Patients in Lower Hazel have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Lower Hazel 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lower Hazel
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lower Hazel can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Hazel
Treatment in Lower Hazel runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Hazel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Hazel
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Hazel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Hazel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Hazel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Hazel is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 3.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Charlton Dental Bristol (3.8 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Hazel?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Lower Hazel, 28 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Hazel?
The nearest practice to Lower Hazel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 3.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include Frampton Dental Surgery (4.1 miles) and Staple Hill Dental Practice (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Hazel, 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 Lower Hazel, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.