Orthodontic practices near Potterswood
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Potterswood, 42 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, 0.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 0.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 2.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 2.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 3.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Potterswood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 0.3 miles north-east; the next are Kingswood (0.9 miles north-west) and Mangotsfield (1.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 0.3 miles north-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 1.5 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 5.3 miles north |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Bath | 3 | 7.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Potterswood
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), 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 4.3 miles west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Potterswood 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,366 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 45.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,818 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Cabot Academy — 0.3 miles Bristol Brunel Academy — 0.9 miles King's Oak Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,618 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 | BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — under a mile Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — under a mile Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | BS15 |
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 Potterswood
Potterswood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Potterswood 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 Potterswood are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Potterswood
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Orthodontist in Potterswood: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Potterswood often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across South Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Hopewell Hill, Kingswood, Chester Park, Hanham, Hillfields, and Jeffries Hill if you are weighing up more than one location.
About Potterswood
The nearest other location we cover is Hopewell Hill, around 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Potterswood
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Potterswood sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.5% of Potterswood's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,366 residents in the neighbourhood around Potterswood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Potterswood has more choice than 91% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Potterswood are John Cabot Academy (0.3 miles) and Bristol Brunel Academy (0.9 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Potterswood's Local Authority. Potterswood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Potterswood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away.
Practice data for Potterswood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Potterswood. The closest on record are BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, under a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, under a mile away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 2 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Potterswood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Potterswood helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Potterswood
Orthodontic practices in and around Potterswood vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Potterswood is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Potterswood's under-16 share sits at 21.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Potterswood, 6.8% of the 2,366 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Potterswood has more choice than 91% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Potterswood are John Cabot Academy (0.3 miles) and Bristol Brunel Academy (0.9 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Potterswood's Local Authority has 121 schools educating 41,884 pupils (DfE data). Potterswood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Potterswood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Potterswood
The orthodontic landscape in Potterswood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Potterswood — Local Context
What's available in Potterswood depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Potterswood sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.5% of Potterswood's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,366 residents in the neighbourhood around Potterswood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Potterswood has more choice than 91% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Potterswood attend schools such as John Cabot Academy (0.3 miles) and Bristol Brunel Academy (0.9 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Potterswood's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. Potterswood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Potterswood is about 4 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Potterswood. The nearest recorded are BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, under a mile away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, under a mile away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 2 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 Potterswood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Potterswood
This part of the page places Potterswood, South Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Hopewell Hill, Kingswood, Chester Park, Hanham, Hillfields, and Jeffries Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Potterswood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Potterswood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Potterswood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Potterswood is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (0.9 miles) and Staple Hill Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Potterswood?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Potterswood, 42 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Potterswood?
The nearest practice to Potterswood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (0.9 miles) and Staple Hill Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Potterswood, 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 Potterswood, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.