Orthodontic practices near Upper Stanton Drew
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Stanton Drew; 37 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 6.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 6.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| High Street Dental ClinicBristol | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 6.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (107 reviews) |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (44 reviews) |
| Church Road Dental PracticeBristol | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Stanton Drew with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bristol, 6.3 miles north; the next are Kingswood (7.9 miles north) and Bath (8.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 | 6.3 miles north |
| Kingswood | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
| Bath | 11 | 8.0 miles east |
| Mangotsfield | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Stanton Drew
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), 8.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Stanton Drew 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,461 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 92 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 102nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 2.3 miles Bridge Learning Campus — 3.4 miles St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,180 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 | Queen Square Dental Clinic, Bristol — 6 miles Lodge Causeway Dental Centre, Kingswood — 8 miles Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 8 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 | 37 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 Stanton Drew
The nearest practice to Upper Stanton Drew is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, 6.3 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 37 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Bristol Dental Practice (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Upper Stanton Drew list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Upper Stanton Drew are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Bristol Dental Practice, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Stanton Drew to Queen Square Dental 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 160 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Stanton Drew
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Orthodontist in Upper Stanton Drew: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Stanton Drew understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Bath and North East Somerset.
Facts about Upper Stanton Drew
Just under 1 km east, Stanton Wick is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Upper Stanton Drew
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Stanton Drew itself. The nearest recorded are Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 6 miles away; Lodge Causeway Dental Centre in Kingswood, about 8 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 8 miles away.
Continue your local research
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The local picture in Upper Stanton Drew
Officially, Upper Stanton Drew is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Upper Stanton Drew's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Stanton Drew, 7.9% of the 1,461 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Upper Stanton Drew 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. The closest secondary schools to Upper Stanton Drew are Chew Valley School (2.3 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 89 schools and 31,546 pupils in Upper Stanton Drew's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Stanton Drew sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Stanton Drew is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Stanton Drew
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Stanton Drew helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Stanton Drew
- 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 Upper Stanton Drew
Orthodontic practices in and around Upper Stanton Drew vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Stanton Drew sits within NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Stanton Drew, 7.9% of the 1,461 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Upper Stanton Drew; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 15% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Stanton Drew are served by secondary schools including Chew Valley School (2.3 miles) and Bridge Learning Campus (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Stanton Drew's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 31,546 pupils (DfE data). Upper Stanton Drew's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Stanton Drew is about 7 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Stanton Drew
Patients in Upper Stanton Drew have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Upper Stanton Drew 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 Stanton Drew. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Stanton Drew
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Stanton Drew often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Stanton Drew?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Stanton Drew is Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol, about 6.3 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bristol Dental Practice (6.4 miles) and High Street Dental Clinic (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Stanton Drew?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Stanton Drew, 37 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bristol, 6.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Stanton Drew?
The nearest practice to Upper Stanton Drew that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Bristol Dental Practice, about 6.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include High Street Dental Clinic (6.6 miles) and Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Stanton Drew, Bath and North East Somerset?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Stanton Drew, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.