Orthodontic practices near Nailsea and Backwell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nailsea and Backwell; 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 and Backwell 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 and Backwell
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 and Backwell 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 |
| 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 and Backwell
From Nailsea and Backwell 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 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 and Backwell 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 and Backwell 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 and Backwell 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 and Backwell
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Orthodontist in Nailsea and Backwell: Before booking anything in Nailsea and Backwell, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of North Somerset.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Nailsea, Stone-edge Batch, Backwell Common, Chelvey, West Town, and Clapton in Gordano.
Nailsea and Backwell in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Nailsea is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Nailsea and Backwell
Nailsea and Backwell — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,631 residents in the neighbourhood around Nailsea and Backwell, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Nailsea and Backwell; 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. Secondary-age pupils near Nailsea and Backwell attend schools such as Nailsea School (0.2 miles) and Backwell School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Nailsea and Backwell's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. Nailsea and Backwell's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nailsea and Backwell is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Nailsea and Backwell
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Nailsea and Backwell itself. The closest on record 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Nailsea and Backwell
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Nailsea and Backwell helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nailsea and Backwell
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Nailsea and Backwell. Nailsea and Backwell — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Nailsea and Backwell's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nailsea and Backwell, 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 and Backwell; 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 and Backwell are Nailsea School (0.2 miles) and Backwell School (1.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Nailsea and Backwell's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). Nailsea and Backwell falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nailsea and Backwell is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Nailsea and Backwell
The orthodontic landscape in Nailsea and Backwell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 and Backwell
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 and Backwell practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nailsea and Backwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nailsea and Backwell
These links help widen your research beyond Nailsea and Backwell, North Somerset if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Nailsea, Stone-edge Batch, Backwell Common, Chelvey, West Town, and Clapton in Gordano may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nailsea and Backwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nailsea and Backwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nailsea and Backwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nailsea and Backwell 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 and Backwell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nailsea and Backwell, 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 and Backwell?
The nearest practice to Nailsea and Backwell 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 and Backwell, North Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nailsea and Backwell, North Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.