NHS Treatment in Mayshill at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of 1,939 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — under a mile; 17 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brimsham Green School — 1.7 miles Yate Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Mayshill
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Mayshill, 27 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 0.9 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Frampton Dental Surgery, 0.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 0.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mayshill with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Iron Acton, 0.9 miles south-west; the next are Stoke Gifford (3.8 miles west) and Mangotsfield (4.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Acton | 1 | 0.9 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 3.8 miles west |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 12 | 5.7 miles south |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 9.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mayshill
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), 8.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 9.9 miles west |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Mayshill, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is My Dentist, 5.8 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 8 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Mayshill are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Mayshill funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Mayshill
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Mayshill trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
The NHS Orthodontic Pathway in Mayshill
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Mayshill runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Mayshill.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Mayshill
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in South Gloucestershire are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Mayshill — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Mayshill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,939 residents in Mayshill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mayshill is about 8 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. Mayshill 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. Mayshill's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. Families in Mayshill are served by secondary schools including Brimsham Green School (1.7 miles) and Yate Academy (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Mayshill's Local Authority. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Mayshill has more choice than 69% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mayshill. The closest on record are Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, under a mile away; Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 2 miles away; and Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, about 3 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Mayshill
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Not every child who sees an orthodontist needs treatment right away, but early identification allows targeted intervention. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Mayshill
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Mayshill
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Mayshill — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in South Gloucestershire vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Mayshill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mayshill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mayshill is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (2.0 miles) and Ridge Dental (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mayshill?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Mayshill, 27 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mayshill?
The nearest practice to Mayshill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 0.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (3.8 miles) and Staple Hill Dental Practice (4.6 miles).
What county is Mayshill in?
Mayshill is in South Gloucestershire.
What NHS area is Mayshill in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Mayshill falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
How many pupils are in Mayshill's Local Authority?
Mayshill's Local Authority has 121 schools educating 41,884 pupils (DfE data).
How's children's dental health in Mayshill's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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