Orthodontic practices near Stockwood
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Stockwood, 40 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, 3.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 3.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stockwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 3.5 miles north; the next are Kingswood (4.3 miles north) and Mangotsfield (5.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 3.5 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 4.3 miles north |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 5.1 miles north |
| Bath | 9 | 6.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stockwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aquae Sulis Dental in Bath (5.0 from 167 reviews), 6.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.9 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 4.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stockwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bristol, City of |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,624 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,671 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within City of Bristol | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in City of Bristol |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School — 1.0 miles Oasis Academy Brislington — 1.1 miles Oasis Academy John Williams — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 7,132 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 168 schools, 69,339 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Church Road Dental Practice, Bristol — 4 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 4 miles Staple Hill Dental Practice, Mangotsfield — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 62 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 Stockwood
Stockwood is 3.5 miles from Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (3.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (4.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Stockwood list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Stockwood are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stockwood
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Orthodontist in Stockwood: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Stockwood? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Stockwood with the wider City of Bristol area.
What we know about practices near Stockwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stockwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 4 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 4 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 5 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Queen Charlton, Brislington, Lypiatt, Upper Knowle, Publow, and Woollard.
Stockwood at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Queen Charlton, around 1 km to the south-east.
What official data says about Stockwood
Officially, Stockwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Stockwood falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.9% of Stockwood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,624 residents in Stockwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Stockwood has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% 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 Stockwood are St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (1.0 miles) and Oasis Academy Brislington (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Stockwood's Local Authority has 168 schools educating 69,339 pupils (DfE data). Stockwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stockwood is about 4 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stockwood
The orthodontic landscape in Stockwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Stockwood — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Stockwood. Officially, Stockwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Stockwood sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stockwood's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,624 residents in the neighbourhood around Stockwood, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Stockwood has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Stockwood are served by secondary schools including St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (1.0 miles) and Oasis Academy Brislington (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Stockwood's Local Authority area covers 168 schools and 69,339 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Stockwood is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stockwood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 4 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Stockwood itself. The nearest we do hold are Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 4 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 4 miles away; and Staple Hill Dental Practice in Mangotsfield, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stockwood
Many people in Stockwood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Stockwood
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Stockwood
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Stockwood. Stockwood is classified as urban: 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 Stockwood. Census data puts 16.9% of Stockwood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,624 residents in Stockwood's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.4% average across City of Bristol. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Stockwood has more choice than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Stockwood are served by secondary schools including St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (1.0 miles) and Oasis Academy Brislington (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 168 schools and 69,339 pupils across Stockwood's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Stockwood close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Stockwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 4 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 Stockwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stockwood
These local links are here for anyone comparing Stockwood, City of Bristol against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Queen Charlton, Brislington, Lypiatt, Upper Knowle, Publow, and Woollard.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stockwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stockwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stockwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stockwood is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 3.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Queen Square Dental Clinic (3.6 miles) and The Bristol Dental Practice (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stockwood?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Stockwood, 40 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stockwood?
The nearest practice to Stockwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Church Road Dental Practice in Bristol, about 3.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include The Bristol Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stockwood, City of Bristol?
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 Stockwood, City of Bristol?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.