Orthodontic practices near The Hacket
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Hacket; 10 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 5.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 7.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 8.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Hacket with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Iron Acton, 5.3 miles south; the next are Stoke Gifford (5.5 miles south) and Chipping Sodbury (6.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Acton | 1 | 5.3 miles south |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 5.5 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 7.7 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.8 miles west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Hacket
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 13.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.8 miles west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Hacket 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,261 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 40.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 118th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Castle School — 1.1 miles Marlwood School — 2.0 miles Brimsham Green School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,926 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 | Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 5 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 6 miles Yate Dental Surgery, Chipping Sodbury — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 61 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 The Hacket
From The Hacket the nearest practice is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 5.3 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around The Hacket list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 The Hacket are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Hacket to Frampton Dental Surgery is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Hacket
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Orthodontist in The Hacket: If your search for orthodontic treatment in The Hacket keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Gloucestershire.
The Hacket at a glance
Just under 1 km east, Milbury Heath is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for The Hacket
By ONS classification, The Hacket falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 20.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around The Hacket, 8.1% of the 2,261 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Hacket has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to The Hacket are The Castle School (1.1 miles) and Marlwood School (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across The Hacket's Local Authority. The Hacket's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to The Hacket is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in The Hacket
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Hacket itself. The nearest recorded are Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5 miles away; Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 6 miles away; and Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Milbury Heath, Sibland, Buckover, Gillingstool, Thornbury, and Duckhole can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Hacket
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Hacket can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Hacket
Not every practice near The Hacket offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies The Hacket as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. The Hacket sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. The Hacket's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,261 residents in the neighbourhood around The Hacket, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. People in The Hacket usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Hacket attend schools such as The Castle School (1.1 miles) and Marlwood School (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. The Hacket's Local Authority area covers 121 schools and 41,884 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, The Hacket is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Hacket is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Hacket
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Hacket can feel overwhelming at first. 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 The Hacket
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 The Hacket. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Hacket
These links help widen your research beyond The Hacket, South Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Milbury Heath, Sibland, Buckover, Gillingstool, Thornbury, and Duckhole.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Hacket
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Hacket often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Hacket?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Hacket is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (5.5 miles) and Yate Dental Surgery (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Hacket?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Hacket, 10 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Iron Acton, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Hacket?
The nearest practice to The Hacket that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (5.5 miles) and Smile Solution Chepstow (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Hacket, South Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Hacket, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.