Orthodontic practices near Lower Soundwell
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Lower Soundwell, 42 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, 0.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 0.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 1.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 4.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Soundwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 0.8 miles south-west; the next are Mangotsfield (1.2 miles north-west) and Kingswood (1.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 0.8 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 1.4 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 5.9 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 Lower Soundwell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath (5.0 from 47 reviews), 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Soundwell 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,187 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,143 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 | 12 practices, more than 79% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King's Oak Academy — 0.6 miles Mangotsfield School — 0.7 miles Digitech Studio School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 9,913 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 | BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — under a mile Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 1 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 58 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 Soundwell
Lower Soundwell has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lower Soundwell 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 Soundwell are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Soundwell
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Lower Soundwell
Orthodontist in Lower Soundwell: Before booking anything in Lower Soundwell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lower Soundwell itself or elsewhere in South Gloucestershire.
Local orthodontic signals in Lower Soundwell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lower Soundwell. The closest on record are BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, under a mile away; Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about a mile away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about a mile away.
The local picture in Lower Soundwell
Lower Soundwell is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Lower Soundwell's under-16 share sits at 16.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,187 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Soundwell, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Soundwell is better served than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lower Soundwell are King's Oak Academy (0.6 miles) and Mangotsfield School (0.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Soundwell's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Lower Soundwell sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Soundwell is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 5 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as New Cheltenham, Upper Soundwell, Warmley Hill, Chapel Mill, Staple Hill, and Warmley may also help.
A quick look at Lower Soundwell
New Cheltenham is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Lower Soundwell.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lower Soundwell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lower Soundwell can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Soundwell
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lower Soundwell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lower Soundwell helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lower Soundwell
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lower Soundwell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Soundwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Soundwell
These links help widen your research beyond Lower Soundwell, South Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for New Cheltenham, Upper Soundwell, Warmley Hill, Chapel Mill, Staple Hill, and Warmley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Soundwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Soundwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Soundwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Soundwell is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Staple Hill Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Soundwell?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Lower Soundwell, 42 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Soundwell?
The nearest practice to Lower Soundwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Staple Hill Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Soundwell, 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 Soundwell, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.