Orthodontic practices near Nupdown
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nupdown; 6 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 5.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 8.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 9.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 11.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 11.9 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nupdown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 5.9 miles west; the next are Stoke Gifford (8.6 miles south) and Iron Acton (9.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 5.9 miles west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 8.6 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 11.1 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 12.6 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 Nupdown
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 12.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 14.4 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nupdown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Gloucestershire |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,749 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 39 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 128th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 2.7 miles The Castle School — 3.2 miles The Dean Academy — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 391 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 121 schools, 41,884 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 6 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 9 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 9 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 52 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 Nupdown
From Nupdown the nearest practice is Smile Solution Chepstow, 5.9 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (11.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (14.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Nupdown list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Nupdown are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nupdown to Smile Solution Chepstow 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nupdown
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Orthodontist in Nupdown: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Nupdown keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across South Gloucestershire, not just Nupdown.
The local picture in Nupdown
Officially, Nupdown is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Nupdown falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Nupdown's under-16 share, 12.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,749 residents in Nupdown's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Nupdown; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Nupdown attend schools such as SGS Berkeley Green UTC (2.7 miles) and The Castle School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Nupdown's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Nupdown sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Nupdown is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Useful local orthodontic context for Nupdown
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nupdown. The closest on record are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 6 miles away; Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 9 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 9 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nupdown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nupdown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nupdown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nupdown is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 5.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (8.6 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nupdown?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nupdown, 6 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nupdown?
The nearest practice to Nupdown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 5.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (8.6 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nupdown, South Gloucestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Nupdown, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.