Orthodontic practices near Norton's Wood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Norton's Wood; 20 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 8.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 9.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Norton's Wood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles north-east; the next are Weston-super-Mare (7.8 miles south-west) and Bristol (8.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 16 | 8.3 miles east |
| Newport | 7 | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 1 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 12.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Norton's Wood
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), 9.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 4.9 (813 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-west |
| Newport Orthodontic CentreNewport | 4.9 (812 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Norton's Wood 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 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,617 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 317 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 92nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clevedon School — 1.0 miles Gordano School — 2.7 miles Nailsea School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 3,419 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 — 7 miles Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 8 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 78 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 Norton's Wood
The nearest practice to Norton's Wood is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Norton's Wood list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Norton's Wood 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, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Norton's Wood to Smile Solution is roughly 15 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Norton's Wood
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Orthodontist in Norton's Wood: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Norton's Wood understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Somerset.
Norton's Wood in context
ONS classifies Norton's Wood as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Norton's Wood falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 18.3% of Norton's Wood's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,617 residents in the neighbourhood around Norton's Wood, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. People in Norton's Wood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Norton's Wood are Clevedon School (1.0 miles) and Gordano School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Norton's Wood's Local Authority. Norton's Wood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Norton's Wood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Norton's Wood
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Walton in Gordano, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Norton's Wood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Norton's Wood itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 7 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away; and Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 8 miles away.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Walton in Gordano, Walton Down, Clapton Wick, East Clevedon, Tickenham, and Weston Down.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Norton's Wood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Norton's Wood helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Norton's Wood
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Norton's Wood
Every case in Norton's Wood follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Norton's Wood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Norton's Wood has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Norton's Wood — Local Context
Provision in Norton's Wood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Norton's Wood sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Norton's Wood's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,617 residents in the neighbourhood around Norton's Wood, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Norton's Wood; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Norton's Wood are Clevedon School (1.0 miles) and Gordano School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Norton's Wood's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). Norton's Wood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Norton's Wood is about 10 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Norton's Wood itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 7 miles away; Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away; and Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Norton's Wood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Norton's Wood
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Norton's Wood, North Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Walton in Gordano, Walton Down, Clapton Wick, East Clevedon, Tickenham, and Weston Down may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Norton's Wood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Norton's Wood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Norton's Wood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Norton's Wood is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre (7.8 miles) and Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Norton's Wood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Norton's Wood, 20 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Easton-in-Gordano, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Norton's Wood?
The nearest practice to Norton's Wood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 6.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (8.7 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Norton's Wood, North Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Norton's Wood, North Somerset?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.