Orthodontic practices near Wallace
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wallace; 3 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 5.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset OrthodontistMendip | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (19 reviews) |
| Rock House Dental PracticeMendip | 5.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (112 reviews) |
| Priory DentalMendip | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (94 reviews) |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 11.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (689 reviews) |
| Queen Square Dental ClinicBristol | 11.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (333 reviews) |
| PositeethBristol | 11.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (86 reviews) |
| Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental ImplantsBristol | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Clifton OrthodonticsBristol | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Wallace with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mendip, 5.8 miles south; the next are Bristol (11.2 miles north) and Bath (12.3 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 Wallace
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), 12.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wallace 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,483 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 78 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bath and North East Somerset | 92nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 141 places in the county (the county median is 4.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Bath and North East Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chew Valley School — 4.7 miles The Blue School — 5.5 miles |
| 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 | Somerset Orthodontist, Mendip — 6 miles The Bristol Dental Practice, Bristol — 11 miles Chelsea Road Dental, Bath — 12 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 57 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 Wallace
From Wallace the nearest practice is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 5.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Bristol Dental Practice (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (11.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Wallace list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wallace are commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wallace to Somerset Orthodontist 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 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 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 3.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wallace
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Research orthodontic options in Wallace
Orthodontist in Wallace: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Wallace keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Bath and North East Somerset.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Smitham Hill, East Harptree, West Harptree, Coley, The Wrangle, and Wooten Hall as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Wallace
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wallace itself. The closest on record are Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 6 miles away; The Bristol Dental Practice, about 11 miles away; and Chelsea Road Dental in Bath, about 12 miles away.
Wallace in context
Wallace is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,483 residents in Wallace's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Bath and North East Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wallace; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 15% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Wallace are served by secondary schools including Chew Valley School (4.7 miles) and The Blue School (5.5 miles). Wallace's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. Wallace falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wallace is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Wallace at a glance
Smitham Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Wallace.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wallace
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Wallace
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The Orthodontic Journey in Wallace
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wallace helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wallace
Provision in Wallace varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Wallace falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board. Wallace's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wallace, 6.8% of the 1,483 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to 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 Wallace; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 15% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wallace are Chew Valley School (4.7 miles) and The Blue School (5.5 miles). Wallace's Local Authority area covers 89 schools and 31,546 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Wallace sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wallace is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 12 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 Wallace. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wallace
This part of the page places Wallace, Bath and North East Somerset in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Smitham Hill, East Harptree, West Harptree, Coley, The Wrangle, and Wooten Hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wallace
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wallace often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wallace?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wallace is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 5.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Rock House Dental Practice (5.8 miles) and Priory Dental (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wallace?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wallace, 3 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mendip, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wallace?
The nearest practice to Wallace that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Somerset Orthodontist in Mendip, about 5.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Priory Dental (5.9 miles) and The Bristol Dental Practice (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wallace, Bath and North East Somerset?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wallace, Bath and North East Somerset?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.