Orthodontic practices near West Wick
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of West Wick, 4 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 2.4 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 2.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Smile Studio PenarthPenarth | 13.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (92 reviews) |
| Wellwood Dentistry & AestheticsPenarth | 13.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 13.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 14.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to West Wick with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 1.4 miles north-west; the next are Penarth (13.2 miles north-west) and Easton-in-Gordano (13.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Penarth | 2 | 13.2 miles north-west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Cardiff | 3 | 14.4 miles north-west |
| Bristol | 15 | 14.5 miles north-east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 14.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of West Wick
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff (5.0 from 76 reviews), 14.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
West Wick at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Somerset |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 27% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,762 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 42.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,959 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within North Somerset | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Priory Community School — 1.0 miles Worle Community School — 1.3 miles Winterstoke Hundred Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,646 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 32,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 1 miles Smile Studio Penarth, Penarth — 13 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 66 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 West Wick
The nearest practice to West Wick is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around West Wick list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 West Wick are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In West Wick
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Orthodontist in West Wick: If your search for orthodontic treatment in West Wick 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 North Somerset.
Local provider signals in West Wick
We hold no orthodontic practice records in West Wick itself. The nearest recorded are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about a mile away; Smile Studio Penarth, about 13 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 14 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Locking Parklands, St. Georges, Way Wick, Woolvershill Batch, Elborough, and Knightcott.
West Wick at a glance
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Locking Parklands, the closest linked location.
What official data says about West Wick
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, West Wick sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 27% of residents under 16, West Wick has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,762 residents in the neighbourhood around West Wick, 9.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), West Wick has more choice than 56% of towns in England. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in West Wick are served by secondary schools including Priory Community School (1.0 miles) and Worle Community School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. West Wick's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 32,275 pupils, according to DfE figures. West Wick falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, West Wick is about 15 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in West Wick
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in West Wick helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in West Wick follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in West Wick
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in West Wick can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in West Wick — Local Context
Not every practice near West Wick offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. West Wick's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 27% of West Wick's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 2,762 residents in the neighbourhood around West Wick, 9.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, West Wick is better served than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to West Wick are Priory Community School (1.0 miles) and Worle Community School (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across West Wick's Local Authority. West Wick's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to West Wick is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 15 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in West Wick itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about a mile away; Smile Studio Penarth, about 13 miles away; and Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around West Wick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around West Wick
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around West Wick, North Somerset, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Locking Parklands, St. Georges, Way Wick, Woolvershill Batch, Elborough, and Knightcott may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in West Wick
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in West Wick often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to West Wick?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to West Wick is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (2.3 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near West Wick?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of West Wick, 4 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near West Wick?
The nearest practice to West Wick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 2.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Studio Penarth (13.2 miles) and Smile Solution (13.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in West Wick, North Somerset?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in West Wick, North Somerset?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.