Orthodontic practices near Lye Hole
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lye Hole; 18 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 8.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 8.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 8.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 8.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 8.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 8.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lye Hole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 8.2 miles north-east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (9.0 miles west) and Easton-in-Gordano (9.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 9.0 miles west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 9.1 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 11.0 miles south |
| Kingswood | 1 | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 12.3 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 Lye Hole
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), 8.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lye Hole 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,411 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 53 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 110th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Backwell School — 4.0 miles Chew Valley School — 4.2 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 4.2 miles |
| 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 | Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 8 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 9 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Lye Hole
The nearest practice to Lye Hole is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 8.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (8.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Lye Hole list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lye Hole are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, 8.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lye Hole to Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants is roughly 20 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lye Hole
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Orthodontist in Lye Hole: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lye Hole? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Somerset and the surrounding area.
Area profile for Lye Hole
Lye Hole is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Lye Hole's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,411 residents in the neighbourhood around Lye Hole, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Lye Hole has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Lye Hole are Backwell School (4.0 miles) and Chew Valley School (4.2 miles). Lye Hole's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lye Hole falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lye Hole is about 9 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Useful local orthodontic context for Lye Hole
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lye Hole itself. The nearest recorded are Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 8 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 9 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 9 miles away.
A quick look at Lye Hole
The nearest other location we cover is Lye Cross, under 1 km to the west.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Lye Cross, Butcombe, Blagdon, Havyatt Green, Lulsgate Bottom, and Potters Hill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lye Hole
Many people in Lye Hole delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Lye Hole
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Lye Hole follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lye Hole
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lye Hole has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lye Hole
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lye Hole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lye Hole
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lye Hole, North Somerset with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Lye Cross, Butcombe, Blagdon, Havyatt Green, Lulsgate Bottom, and Potters Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lye Hole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lye Hole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lye Hole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lye Hole is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 8.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Clifton Orthodontics (8.2 miles) and Dr Nik Gogna (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lye Hole?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lye Hole, 18 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lye Hole?
The nearest practice to Lye Hole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 8.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Clifton Orthodontics (8.2 miles) and Dr Nik Gogna (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lye Hole, North Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lye Hole, North Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.