Orthodontic practices near Upper Radford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Radford; 20 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 5.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (47 reviews) |
| Chelsea Road DentalBath | 6.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (33 reviews) |
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (167 reviews) |
| OrthodonticsBath | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENTBath | 6.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bath Spa DentistryBath | 6.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (216 reviews) |
| Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (135 reviews) |
| Edgar Buildings Dental & Implant ClinicBath | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Radford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bath, 5.9 miles north-east; the next are Frome (9.2 miles south-east) and Bristol (9.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | 15 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Frome | 4 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Bristol | 8 | 9.9 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 10.6 miles north |
| Mendip | 2 | 10.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Radford
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), 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Radford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bath and North East Somerset |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,503 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 923 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 94th closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Somervale Secondary School — 2.5 miles Norton Hill Academy — 2.7 miles Writhlington School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,538 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 31,546 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 15% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Implant Clinic, Bath — 6 miles Grants House Dentistry, Frome — 9 miles BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, Bristol — 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, 58 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 Upper Radford
The nearest practice to Upper Radford is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, 5.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Upper Radford list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Radford are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, 6 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 Upper Radford to The Dental Implant Clinic 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 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 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 14.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Radford
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Local orthodontic treatment in Upper Radford
Orthodontist in Upper Radford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Radford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Bath and North East Somerset, not just Upper Radford.
Local context for Upper Radford
The nearest other location we cover is Greenvale, under 1 km to the north.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Greenvale, Timsbury, Wall Mead, Withy Mills, Farmborough, and Meadgate East.
Practice data for Upper Radford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Radford itself. The nearest recorded are The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 6 miles away; Grants House Dentistry in Frome, about 9 miles away; and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS, about 10 miles away.
Upper Radford in context
Upper Radford — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.8% of Upper Radford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,503 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Radford, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. People in Upper Radford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Radford attend schools such as Somervale Secondary School (2.5 miles) and Norton Hill Academy (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Upper Radford's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Upper Radford close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Radford is about 11 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Radford
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Radford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Upper Radford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Radford Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Radford 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Upper Radford offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Radford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Radford
If Upper Radford, Bath and North East Somerset is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Greenvale, Timsbury, Wall Mead, Withy Mills, Farmborough, and Meadgate East.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Radford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Radford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Radford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Radford is The Dental Implant Clinic in Bath, about 5.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Chelsea Road Dental (6.0 miles) and Aquae Sulis Dental (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Radford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Radford, 20 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bath, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Radford?
The nearest practice to Upper Radford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 6.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC DEPARTMENT (6.3 miles) and Bath Dental Excellence Dental & Implant Clinic (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Radford, Bath and North East Somerset?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Radford, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.