Orthodontic practices near Strode
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Strode; 20 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is The Bristol Dental Practice, 7.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 7.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 7.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 7.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 8.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Strode with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 7.7 miles north-east; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (9.6 miles north) and Mendip (9.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 9.6 miles north |
| Mendip | 3 | 9.9 miles south |
| Kingswood | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Weston-super-Mare | 3 | 11.2 miles west |
| Mangotsfield | 2 | 11.4 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 Strode
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), 12.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 8.0 miles north |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Strode 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 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,397 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 135 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Somerset | 106th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 2.1 miles E-ACT Bristol Academy South — 5.0 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,180 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 Bristol Dental Practice, Bristol — 8 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 10 miles Rock House Dental Practice, Mendip — 10 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 | 20 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Strode
From Strode the nearest practice is The Bristol Dental Practice, 7.7 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (7.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Strode list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Strode are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Strode to The Bristol Dental Practice 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Strode
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Orthodontist in Strode: People weighing up braces or aligners in Strode can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Strode with the wider North Somerset area.
The local picture in Strode
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Strode sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Strode, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Strode; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Strode are served by secondary schools including Chew Valley School (2.1 miles) and E-ACT Bristol Academy South (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Strode's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Strode close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Strode is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Strode
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Nearby location pages including Nempnett Thrubwell, Regil, Kingdown, Hounsley Batch, Butcombe, and Ubley can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local orthodontic signals in Strode
There is no orthodontist on our records in Strode itself. The nearest we do hold are The Bristol Dental Practice, about 8 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 10 miles away; and Rock House Dental Practice in Mendip, about 10 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Strode
Many people in Strode delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Strode
There's no orthodontist on record in Strode itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 8 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Strode 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 Strode. Census data puts 16.1% of Strode's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Strode, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across North Somerset. People in Strode usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Strode are Chew Valley School (2.1 miles) and E-ACT Bristol Academy South (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Strode's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Strode close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Strode is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 8 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Strode
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Strode can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Strode
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Strode — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Strode. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Strode
If Strode, North Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Nempnett Thrubwell, Regil, Kingdown, Hounsley Batch, Butcombe, and Ubley may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Strode
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Strode often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Strode?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Strode is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Queen Square Dental Clinic (7.7 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Strode?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Strode, 20 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 7.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Strode?
The nearest practice to Strode that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 7.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (7.8 miles) and Clifton Orthodontics (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Strode, North Somerset?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Strode, North Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.