Orthodontic practices near Publow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Publow; 37 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 5.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 5.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 5.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 5.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 5.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 5.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Publow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 5.4 miles north-west; the next are Kingswood (6.3 miles north) and Bath (6.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 15 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 6.3 miles north |
| Bath | 13 | 6.5 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Publow
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), 6.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.6 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Publow 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,201 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 172 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 86th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School — 2.7 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 2.8 miles Lift Broadlands — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,127 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 | Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 5 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 6 miles Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 62 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 Publow
The nearest practice to Publow is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 5.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Publow list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Publow are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Publow to Queen Square Dental Clinic is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Publow
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Compare orthodontic care in Publow
Orthodontist in Publow: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Publow? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Bath and North East Somerset and the surrounding area.
Facts about Publow
Just under 1 km north, Woollard is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
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Practice signals around Publow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Publow itself. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 5 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 6 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Publow
Publow is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.6% of Publow's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,201 residents in the neighbourhood around Publow, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Publow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Publow attend schools such as St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (2.7 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (2.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Publow's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Publow sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Publow is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Publow
Starting orthodontic treatment in Publow can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Publow
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Publow — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Publow sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.6% of Publow's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,201 residents in Publow's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Publow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Publow are St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (2.7 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (2.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Publow's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Publow is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Publow is about 6 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Publow
The orthodontic landscape in Publow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Publow — Local Context
Provision in Publow varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Publow sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Publow's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,201 residents in the neighbourhood around Publow, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. Publow has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Publow are St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (2.7 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (2.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 31,546 pupils across Publow's Local Authority. Publow sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Publow is about 6 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Publow itself. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 5 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 6 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 6 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 Publow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Publow
If Publow, Bath and North East Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Woollard, Lypiatt, Pensford, Whitley Batts, Chelwood, and Queen Charlton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Publow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Publow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Publow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Publow is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 5.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Church Road Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and The Bristol Dental Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Publow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Publow, 37 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Publow?
The nearest practice to Publow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 5.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Bristol Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Publow, Bath and North East Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Publow, Bath and North East Somerset?
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.