Orthodontic practices near Patchway
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Patchway, 28 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, 0.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 0.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 3.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 4.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Patchway with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke Gifford, 0.9 miles south-east; the next are Mangotsfield (3.9 miles south-east) and Iron Acton (4.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 0.9 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 4.3 miles east |
| Bristol | 17 | 4.4 miles south |
| Kingswood | 1 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Patchway
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 8.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Patchway 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,660 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,284 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Patchway Community School — 0.5 miles Bradley Stoke Community School — 1.5 miles Abbeywood Community School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,701 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 | Charlton Dental Bristol, Stoke Gifford — under a mile Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Mangotsfield — 4 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 63 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 Patchway
The nearest practice to Patchway is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Patchway list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Patchway are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Patchway
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Orthodontist in Patchway: People weighing up braces or aligners in Patchway can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across South Gloucestershire.
A quick look at Patchway
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Almondsbury, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Patchway
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Patchway. The closest on record are Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, under a mile away; Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Mangotsfield, about 4 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 4 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Almondsbury, Cribbs Causeway, Little Stoke, Filton, Awkley, and Bradley Stoke may also help.
Patchway in context
Patchway's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Patchway. Census data puts 21.7% of Patchway's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,660 residents in the neighbourhood around Patchway, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Patchway is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Patchway are served by secondary schools including Patchway Community School (0.5 miles) and Bradley Stoke Community School (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Patchway's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Patchway's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Patchway is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Patchway
Patients in Patchway 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Patchway
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Patchway
Orthodontic treatment in Patchway is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Patchway
Every case in Patchway follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Patchway. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Patchway
These local links are here for anyone comparing Patchway, South Gloucestershire against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Almondsbury, Cribbs Causeway, Little Stoke, Filton, Awkley, and Bradley Stoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Patchway
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Patchway often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Patchway?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Patchway is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (1.4 miles) and Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant Centre (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Patchway?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Patchway, 28 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Patchway?
The nearest practice to Patchway that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 1.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Frampton Dental Surgery (4.3 miles) and WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Patchway, 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 Patchway, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.