Orthodontic practices near Pilning
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Pilning, 27 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 5.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 5.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pilning with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stoke Gifford, 3.7 miles south-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (5.2 miles south) and Bristol (5.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 5.2 miles south |
| Bristol | 17 | 5.4 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 5.9 miles north |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 7.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pilning
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 5.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 5.9 miles north |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 7.4 miles south |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 4.9 (813 reviews) | 14.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pilning 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,465 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,058 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 148 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 90th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Patchway Community School — 3.4 miles Blaise High School — 3.5 miles St Bede's Catholic College — 3.9 miles |
| 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 — 4 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 5 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 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 Pilning
The nearest practice to Pilning is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Pilning list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pilning 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, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pilning
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Orthodontist in Pilning: This page was put together for people in Pilning who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Gloucestershire. Pilning — a small village with a population of around 1,465 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Marsh Common, Redwick, Severn Beach, New Passage, Easter Compton, and Compton Greenfield if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Pilning
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Pilning sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pilning, 7.2% of the 2,058 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Pilning are served by secondary schools including Patchway Community School (3.4 miles) and Blaise High School (3.5 miles). Pilning's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pilning 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 Pilning is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
A quick look at Pilning
With a population of roughly 1,465, Pilning is a small village within South Gloucestershire. Just around 1 km north-west, Redwick is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Pilning
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pilning itself. The closest on record are Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about 4 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 5 miles away; and Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol, about 5 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pilning
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pilning often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pilning?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pilning is Charlton Dental Bristol in Stoke Gifford, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (4.3 miles) and Smile Solution (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pilning?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Pilning, 27 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pilning?
The nearest practice to Pilning that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke in Stoke Gifford, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Smile Solution (5.2 miles) and WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pilning, South Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pilning, South Gloucestershire?
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.