Orthodontic practices near Rickford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Rickford; 7 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 8.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 8.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 9.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 9.4 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 9.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rickford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 8.4 miles west; the next are Mendip (9.4 miles south-east) and Bristol (10.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 8.4 miles west |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 11.3 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 14.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rickford
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), 10.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rickford 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 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,456 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 136 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 112th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 3.1 miles Fairlands Middle School — 4.0 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 4.2 miles |
| 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 — 8 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 9 miles Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 55 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 Rickford
From Rickford the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 8.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Rickford list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rickford are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rickford to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rickford
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Practice signals around Rickford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rickford. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9 miles away; and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Burrington, Link, Blagdon, Langford Green, Havyatt Green, and Upper Langford if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Rickford
Rickford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Rickford falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 18.5% of Rickford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,456 residents in the neighbourhood around Rickford, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Rickford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Rickford are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (3.1 miles) and Fairlands Middle School (4.0 miles). Rickford's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Rickford among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Rickford is about 11 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
About Rickford
The nearest other location we cover is Burrington, under 1 km to the west.
Orthodontic Treatments in Rickford
Patients in Rickford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Rickford offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Rickford
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Rickford helps you ask the right questions. 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
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Rickford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rickford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rickford
If Rickford, North Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Burrington, Link, Blagdon, Langford Green, Havyatt Green, and Upper Langford.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rickford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rickford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rickford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rickford is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 8.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Somerset Orthodontist (9.4 miles) and Rock House Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rickford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rickford, 7 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rickford?
The nearest practice to Rickford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 9.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Priory Dental (9.4 miles) and Weston Orthodontic Centre (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rickford, North Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Rickford, North Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.