Orthodontic practices near Wapley
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Wapley, 41 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 2.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 4.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 4.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
| BRISTOL ORTHODONTICSBristol | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Lodge Causeway Dental CentreKingswood | 5.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (518 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wapley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 2.1 miles north; the next are Mangotsfield (3.1 miles south-west) and Iron Acton (3.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 2.1 miles north |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Bristol | 7 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 5.5 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 6.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wapley
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), 8.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquae Sulis DentalBath | 5.0 (167 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
| The Dental Implant ClinicBath | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol | 4.9 (689 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wapley 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,690 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 35 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 59th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chipping Sodbury School — 1.8 miles Yate Academy — 1.9 miles Lyde Green Community School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,674 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 | Yate Dental Surgery, Chipping Sodbury — 2 miles Teodora Todorova, Mangotsfield — 3 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 63 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 Wapley
Wapley is 2.1 miles from Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Teodora Todorova (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Wapley list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wapley 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, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wapley
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Orthodontist in Wapley: Before booking anything in Wapley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Wapley itself or elsewhere in South Gloucestershire.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Codrington, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, and Colt's Green if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Wapley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wapley itself. The closest on record are Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 2 miles away; Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, about 3 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Wapley
Wapley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,690 residents in Wapley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Wapley is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Wapley are served by secondary schools including Chipping Sodbury School (1.8 miles) and Yate Academy (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Wapley's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Wapley close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wapley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 9 miles away.
About Wapley
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Codrington, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wapley
Orthodontic treatment in Wapley 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Wapley
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Wapley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wapley
Patients in Wapley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Wapley — Local Context
What's available in Wapley depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Wapley sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Wapley's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,690 residents in the neighbourhood around Wapley, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. Wapley has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wapley are Chipping Sodbury School (1.8 miles) and Yate Academy (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Wapley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Wapley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Wapley is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wapley. The closest on record are Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 2 miles away; Teodora Todorova in Mangotsfield, about 3 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 3 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wapley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wapley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Wapley, South Gloucestershire against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Codrington, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Yate, Chipping Sodbury, and Colt's Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wapley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wapley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wapley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wapley is Yate Dental Surgery in Chipping Sodbury, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Ridge Dental (2.3 miles) and Teodora Todorova (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wapley?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Wapley, 41 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wapley?
The nearest practice to Wapley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 3.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Staple Hill Dental Practice (4.8 miles) and BRISTOL ORTHODONTICS (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wapley, South Gloucestershire?
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 Wapley, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.