Orthodontic practices near Puxton
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Puxton, 4 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 3.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 3.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 4.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 4.7 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 5.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 12.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 12.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Puxton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 3.5 miles west; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (11.1 miles north-east) and Bristol (12.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 3.5 miles west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 16 | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Mendip | 3 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 14.7 miles west |
| Cardiff | 2 | 15.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Puxton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff (5.0 from 76 reviews), 15.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Puxton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Somerset |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,770 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 123 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priory Community School — 2.6 miles Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 2.8 miles Worle Community School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,974 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 32,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 4 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 11 miles Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 74 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 Puxton
The nearest practice to Puxton is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Puxton list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Puxton are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 4.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Puxton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Puxton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of North Somerset.
Puxton in context
Puxton is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 20.9% of Puxton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Puxton, 9.9% of the 1,770 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Puxton has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Puxton attend schools such as Priory Community School (2.6 miles) and Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Puxton's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 32,275 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Puxton sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Puxton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hewish, Nye, East Rolstone, Kingston Seymour, Rolstone, and Horsecastle.
What local practice data suggests in Puxton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Puxton itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 4 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 11 miles away; and Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Local context for Puxton
Just around 1 km west, Hewish is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Puxton
The orthodontic landscape in Puxton 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Puxton — Local Context
What's available in Puxton depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Puxton is classified as smaller rural: 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 Puxton. Puxton's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,770 residents in the neighbourhood around Puxton, 9.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Puxton is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Puxton attend schools such as Priory Community School (2.6 miles) and Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Puxton's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Puxton sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Puxton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 13 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Puxton. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 4 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 11 miles away; and Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Puxton
Starting orthodontic treatment in Puxton 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Puxton 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 Puxton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Puxton
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Puxton, North Somerset within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Hewish, Nye, East Rolstone, Kingston Seymour, Rolstone, and Horsecastle for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Puxton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Puxton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Puxton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Puxton is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 3.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (4.7 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Puxton?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Puxton, 4 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Puxton?
The nearest practice to Puxton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 4.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Solution (11.1 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Puxton, North 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 Puxton, North Somerset?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.