Orthodontic practices near Lower Knowle
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Lower Knowle, 30 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 1.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 1.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 2.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Knowle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 1.4 miles north; the next are Kingswood (4.1 miles north-east) and Mangotsfield (4.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 1.4 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.9 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 8.6 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 Lower Knowle
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 9.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 9.4 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 1.9 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 2.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Knowle 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 | 25% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,518 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,847 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.3% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oasis Academy Daventry Road — 0.4 miles Oasis Academy Temple Quarter — 1.0 miles St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,709 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 | Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 1 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 4 miles Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 59 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 Knowle
The nearest practice to Lower Knowle is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Lower Knowle list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Knowle are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 1.5 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 Lower Knowle
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Orthodontist in Lower Knowle: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lower Knowle? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City of Bristol.
Lower Knowle in context
By ONS classification, Lower Knowle falls under 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 Lower Knowle. 25% of Lower Knowle's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,518 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Knowle, 10.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Lower Knowle has more choice than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lower Knowle are served by secondary schools including Oasis Academy Daventry Road (0.4 miles) and Oasis Academy Temple Quarter (1.0 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Knowle's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Lower Knowle among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Knowle is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 2 miles away.
Where Lower Knowle sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Filwood Park, under 1 km to the east.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Filwood Park, Novers Park, Bedminster, Inn's Court, Knowle Park, and Box Makers Yard can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice signals around Lower Knowle
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Knowle itself. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 4 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 5 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Lower Knowle
Many people in Lower Knowle delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Knowle
Every case in Lower Knowle follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Knowle
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Knowle has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lower Knowle
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lower Knowle — 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 Lower Knowle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Knowle
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lower Knowle, City of Bristol within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Filwood Park, Novers Park, Bedminster, Inn's Court, Knowle Park, and Box Makers Yard.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Knowle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Knowle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Knowle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Knowle is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 1.4 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (1.5 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Knowle?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Lower Knowle, 30 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Knowle?
The nearest practice to Lower Knowle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 1.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Knowle, City of Bristol?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Knowle, City of Bristol?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.