Orthodontic practices near Priston
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Priston, 22 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| OrthodonticsBath | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath | 4.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 4.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Priston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 3.8 miles north-east; the next are Bristol (8.9 miles north) and Frome (9.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 7 | 8.9 miles north |
| Frome | 4 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 10.2 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Priston
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 3.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Priston at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 232 |
| Residents under 16 | 8.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,329 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 54.5% aged 16 to 24 and 13.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 118 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Saint Gregory's Catholic College — 2.7 miles Writhlington School — 3.7 miles Somerset Studio School — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 987 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 4 miles BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 9 miles Welshmill Dental Practice, Frome — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 57 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 Priston
The nearest practice to Priston is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 3.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Priston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Priston are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Priston
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Find orthodontic treatment in Priston
Orthodontist in Priston: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Priston. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Priston itself or elsewhere in Bath and North East Somerset. Priston — a small village with a population of around 232 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Priston
Priston — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 8.4% of residents under 16, Priston skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Priston, 3.5% of the 2,329 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Priston has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Priston are served by secondary schools including Saint Gregory's Catholic College (2.7 miles) and Writhlington School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 31,546 pupils across Priston's Local Authority. Priston's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Priston is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Priston
Priston has a population of around 232, making it a small village within Bath and North East Somerset. Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Tunley, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Priston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Priston itself. The nearest recorded are Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 4 miles away; BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 9 miles away; and Welshmill Dental Practice in Frome, about 9 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Tunley, Inglesbatch, Withyditch, Carlingcott, Longhouse, and Dunkerton may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Priston
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Priston has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Priston
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Priston — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Priston
Orthodontic treatment in Priston is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Priston
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Priston
Treatment in Priston runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Priston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Priston
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Priston, Bath and North East Somerset. You can also browse nearby location pages including Tunley, Inglesbatch, Withyditch, Carlingcott, Longhouse, and Dunkerton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Priston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Priston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Priston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Priston is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Aquae Sulis Dental (3.8 miles) and The Dental Implant Clinic (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Priston?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Priston, 22 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Priston?
The nearest practice to Priston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 3.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (4.1 miles) and Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Priston, Bath and North East 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 Priston, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.