Orthodontic practices near Shiplate
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Shiplate, 4 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center in Weston-super-Mare, 3.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 3.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 3.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 4.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| East Quay Medical CentreBridgwater | 11.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (84 reviews) |
| Cornhill Dental PracticeBridgwater | 12.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (62 reviews) |
| Taunton Road Dental PracticeBridgwater | 12.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (5 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 13.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shiplate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 3.7 miles north; the next are Bridgwater (11.7 miles south) and Mendip (13.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 3.7 miles north |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 11.7 miles south |
| Mendip | 3 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 14.1 miles north-west |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 15.2 miles north-west |
| Cardiff | 8 | 15.8 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 Shiplate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Advance Dental Care in Barry (5.0 from 278 reviews), 17.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-west |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-west |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 15.8 miles north-west |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 4.9 (775 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shiplate 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,430 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 132 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Broadoak Academy — 2.8 miles Winterstoke Hundred Academy — 2.9 miles Hans Price Academy — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,662 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 | The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center, Weston-super-Mare — 4 miles East Quay Medical Centre, Bridgwater — 12 miles Priory Dental, Mendip — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 53 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 Shiplate
The nearest practice to Shiplate is The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center in Weston-super-Mare, 3.7 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 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (17.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Shiplate list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Shiplate 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, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shiplate
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Orthodontist in Shiplate: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Shiplate. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Somerset.
Local snapshot of Shiplate
Eastertown is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Shiplate.
Area profile for Shiplate
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Shiplate sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Shiplate's under-16 share, 10.8%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,430 residents in the neighbourhood around Shiplate, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Shiplate has more choice than 56% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Shiplate are Broadoak Academy (2.8 miles) and Winterstoke Hundred Academy (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Shiplate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Shiplate close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shiplate is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Shiplate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shiplate itself. The nearest we do hold are The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center in Weston-super-Mare, about 4 miles away; East Quay Medical Centre in Bridgwater, about 12 miles away; and Priory Dental in Mendip, about 14 miles away.
Widen your local search
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Shiplate
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Shiplate
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The Orthodontic Journey in Shiplate
Orthodontic treatment in Shiplate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Shiplate
Practices serving Shiplate differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Shiplate 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 Shiplate. With just 10.8% of residents under 16, Shiplate skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.5% of the 1,430 residents in Shiplate's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Shiplate has more choice than 56% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Shiplate attend schools such as Broadoak Academy (2.8 miles) and Winterstoke Hundred Academy (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 32,275 pupils in Shiplate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Shiplate close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Shiplate is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shiplate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shiplate
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Shiplate, North Somerset alone. If you're still deciding, related pages for Eastertown, Bleadon, Edingworth, Lympsham, Batch, and Loxton may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shiplate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shiplate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shiplate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shiplate is The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center in Weston-super-Mare, about 3.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (3.8 miles) and Twenty 2 Dental (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shiplate?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Shiplate, 4 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shiplate?
The nearest practice to Shiplate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 3.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include East Quay Medical Centre (11.7 miles) and Priory Dental (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shiplate, North Somerset?
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 Shiplate, North Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.