Orthodontic practices near Shortwood
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Shortwood, 42 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, 0.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 0.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 2.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shortwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mangotsfield, 0.9 miles north; the next are Bristol (1.9 miles south-west) and Kingswood (2.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 0.9 miles north |
| Bristol | 17 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 2.3 miles west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 3.7 miles north |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 5.1 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 Shortwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath (5.0 from 47 reviews), 7.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shortwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Gloucestershire |
| 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 | 23.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,656 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 47% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 255 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mangotsfield School — 0.6 miles Lyde Green Community School — 1.1 miles Downend School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,088 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 121 schools, 41,884 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — under a mile BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 2 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 56 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 Shortwood
Shortwood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Teodora Todorova (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Shortwood list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Shortwood are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shortwood
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Orthodontist in Shortwood: Before booking anything in Shortwood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Gloucestershire.
Practice data for Shortwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shortwood itself. The nearest recorded are Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, under a mile away; BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 2 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 2 miles away.
Shortwood at a glance
Littlebrook is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Shortwood.
Area profile for Shortwood
Officially, Shortwood is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Shortwood sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 23.2% of Shortwood's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,656 residents in the neighbourhood around Shortwood, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Shortwood has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Shortwood are Mangotsfield School (0.6 miles) and Lyde Green Community School (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Shortwood's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Shortwood close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shortwood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Littlebrook, Blackhorse, Chapel Mill, Lower Soundwell, New Cheltenham, and Parkfield can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The Orthodontic Journey in Shortwood
Orthodontic treatment in Shortwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Shortwood follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Shortwood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Shortwood has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Shortwood — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Shortwood — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Shortwood's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Shortwood sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 23.2% of residents under 16, Shortwood has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,656 residents in Shortwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Shortwood is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Shortwood are Mangotsfield School (0.6 miles) and Lyde Green Community School (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Shortwood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Shortwood is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shortwood is about 6 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shortwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, under a mile away; BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 2 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shortwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shortwood
This section helps connect Shortwood, South Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Littlebrook, Blackhorse, Chapel Mill, Lower Soundwell, New Cheltenham, and Parkfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shortwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shortwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shortwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shortwood is Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Staple Hill Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shortwood?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Shortwood, 42 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shortwood?
The nearest practice to Shortwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 1.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS (1.9 miles) and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shortwood, South Gloucestershire?
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 Shortwood, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.