NHS Treatment in Stanton Wick at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of 1,461 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | The Bristol Dental Practice, Bristol — 6.5 miles; 20 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 2.7 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 3.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — about 7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Stanton Wick
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Stanton Wick; 36 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 6.4 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 6.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stanton Wick with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Bristol, 6.5 miles north; the next are Bath (7.6 miles east) and Kingswood (7.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 12 | 6.5 miles north |
| Bath | 6 | 7.6 miles east |
| Kingswood | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stanton Wick
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), 6.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 8.6 miles east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 6.5 miles north |
| Circus OrthodonticsBath | 4.9 (277 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Stanton Wick, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 6.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 6.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Stanton Wick are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Stanton Wick funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Stanton Wick
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in Bath and North East Somerset are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Provision in Stanton Wick varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Stanton Wick falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,461 residents in Stanton Wick's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stanton Wick is about 7 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. NHS dental commissioning in Stanton Wick falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Stanton Wick as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 17.1% of Stanton Wick's population at under 16. The closest secondary schools to Stanton Wick are Chew Valley School (2.7 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Stanton Wick's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Stanton Wick; the nearest is about 6 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stanton Wick itself. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 6 miles away; Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 8 miles away; and Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 8 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Stanton Wick?
Many patients in Bath and North East Somerset wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Stanton Wick
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Stanton Wick trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
Children's Orthodontics in Stanton Wick
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Stanton Wick increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Stanton Wick
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Stanton Wick
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Stanton Wick. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Stanton Wick
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stanton Wick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stanton Wick is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (6.5 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stanton Wick?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Stanton Wick, 36 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stanton Wick?
The nearest practice to Stanton Wick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 6.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (6.7 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.9 miles).
Is Stanton Wick rural or urban?
ONS classifies Stanton Wick as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which NHS body covers Stanton Wick for dental care?
Stanton Wick sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How deprived is Stanton Wick compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Stanton Wick is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Stanton Wick?
Nearby towns include Chelwood, Woollard, Whitley Batts.
How much do NHS braces cost?
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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