Orthodontic practices near Nailsea
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nailsea; 20 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 6.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 6.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nailsea with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 5.5 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (6.5 miles north-east) and Weston-super-Mare (8.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 10.6 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 11.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nailsea
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), 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 7.3 miles east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nailsea 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 20,543 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,631 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,546 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 68th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Nailsea School — 0.2 miles Backwell School — 1.3 miles Gordano School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,792 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 6 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 6 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 82 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 Nailsea
From Nailsea the nearest practice is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Nailsea list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Nailsea are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nailsea to Smile Solution is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nailsea
North Somerset12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Nailsea
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Nailsea, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Somerset. Nailsea — a market town with a population of around 20,543 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Nailsea
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Nailsea sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,631 residents in the neighbourhood around Nailsea, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Nailsea has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Nailsea are served by secondary schools including Nailsea School (0.2 miles) and Backwell School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Nailsea's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Nailsea among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nailsea is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Where Nailsea sits locally
With a population of roughly 20,543, Nailsea is a market town within North Somerset. The nearest other location we cover is Nailsea and Backwell, under 1 km to the north.
Practice signals around Nailsea
There is no orthodontist on our records in Nailsea itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6 miles away; Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 6 miles away; and Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 9 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Nailsea and Backwell, Stone-edge Batch, Backwell Common, Chelvey, West Town, and Clapton in Gordano.
Orthodontic Treatments in Nailsea
Patients in Nailsea have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in Nailsea
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Nailsea practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Nailsea
Orthodontic treatment in Nailsea is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nailsea
Provision in Nailsea varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Nailsea's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Nailsea sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Nailsea's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nailsea, 6.8% of the 1,631 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Nailsea; the nearest is about 6 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 Nailsea are Nailsea School (0.2 miles) and Backwell School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Nailsea's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Nailsea sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Nailsea is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nailsea. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nailsea
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Nailsea, North Somerset with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Nailsea and Backwell, Stone-edge Batch, Backwell Common, Chelvey, West Town, and Clapton in Gordano.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Nailsea
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nailsea often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nailsea?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nailsea is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (6.5 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nailsea?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nailsea, 20 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Easton-in-Gordano, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nailsea?
The nearest practice to Nailsea that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (6.6 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nailsea, North Somerset?
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 Nailsea, North Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.