Orthodontic practices near Sidcot
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Sidcot; 4 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 6.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 10.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 10.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 13.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sidcot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 miles north-west; the next are Mendip (10.3 miles south-east) and Bristol (13.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Mendip | 3 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Bristol | 17 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Bridgwater | 4 | 14.3 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 17.0 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 Sidcot
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), 13.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sidcot 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 487 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 1.9 miles The Kings of Wessex Academy — 3.0 miles Fairlands Middle School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,488 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 — 6 miles Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 10 miles Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 46 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 Sidcot
From Sidcot the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (13.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Sidcot list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sidcot 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, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Sidcot to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sidcot
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Orthodontist in Sidcot: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Sidcot understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Somerset.
Sidcot in context
Sidcot 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. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Sidcot, 6.9% of the 1,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across North Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Sidcot; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Sidcot attend schools such as Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (1.9 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sidcot's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. Sidcot's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sidcot is about 14 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local snapshot of Sidcot
The nearest other location we cover is Star, around 1 km to the north-east.
Practice signals around Sidcot
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sidcot. The closest on record are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6 miles away; Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 10 miles away; and Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Star, Winscombe, Winterhead, Shipham, Sandford, and Doleberrow.
The Orthodontic Journey in Sidcot
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sidcot can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Sidcot runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sidcot
Patients in Sidcot have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sidcot
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sidcot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sidcot
This part of the page places Sidcot, North Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Star, Winscombe, Winterhead, Shipham, Sandford, and Doleberrow.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sidcot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sidcot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sidcot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sidcot is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.5 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sidcot?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Sidcot, 4 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sidcot?
The nearest practice to Sidcot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Somerset Orthodontist (10.3 miles) and Priory Dental (10.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sidcot, 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 Sidcot, North Somerset?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.