Orthodontic practices near Wickwar
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Wickwar, 10 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 3.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 3.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 3.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 5.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Teodora TodorovaMangotsfield | 7.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile Orchard - Dental Practice and Implant CentreMangotsfield | 8.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (210 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 8.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Staple Hill Dental PracticeMangotsfield | 8.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (46 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wickwar with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 3.3 miles south; the next are Iron Acton (5.2 miles south-west) and Stoke Gifford (7.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 3.3 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Kingswood | 1 | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Bristol | 17 | 9.9 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 Wickwar
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse (5.0 from 303 reviews), 11.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 12.3 miles west |
| Dr Nik GognaBristol | 5.0 (44 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wickwar 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,717 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,084 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within South Gloucestershire | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 2.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in South Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Brimsham Green School — 2.9 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 3.3 miles Yate Academy — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,095 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 | Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 3 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 5 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 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 Wickwar
Wickwar is 3.3 miles from Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Teodora Todorova (7.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (12.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Wickwar list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Wickwar 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, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wickwar
South Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Wickwar
Orthodontist in Wickwar: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Wickwar often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Wickwar with the wider South Gloucestershire area. Wickwar — a small village with a population of around 1,717 — is covered on this page specifically.
Wickwar in context
Wickwar is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.9% of Wickwar's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wickwar, 8.8% of the 2,084 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Wickwar are served by secondary schools including Brimsham Green School (2.9 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 121 schools and 41,884 pupils across Wickwar's Local Authority. Wickwar falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wickwar is about 12 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
About Wickwar
Wickwar is home to around 1,717 people, classing it as a small village within South Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Little Bristol, around 3 km to the north.
Local orthodontic signals in Wickwar
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wickwar itself. The nearest we do hold are Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 3 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Little Bristol, Yate Rocks, Charfield Green, Charfield, Totteroak, and Cromhall follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wickwar
The orthodontic landscape in Wickwar offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. 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 Wickwar 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wickwar
Many people in Wickwar delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Wickwar
- 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 Wickwar
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Wickwar — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Wickwar's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wickwar. Census data puts 19.9% of Wickwar's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,084 residents in the neighbourhood around Wickwar, 8.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across South Gloucestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Wickwar attend schools such as Brimsham Green School (2.9 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 121 schools and 41,884 pupils in Wickwar's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Wickwar's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wickwar is about 12 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wickwar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wickwar
This part of the page places Wickwar, South Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Little Bristol, Yate Rocks, Charfield Green, Charfield, Totteroak, and Cromhall.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wickwar
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wickwar often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wickwar?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wickwar is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 3.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (3.5 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wickwar?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Wickwar, 10 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wickwar?
The nearest practice to Wickwar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 5.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (7.4 miles) and Staple Hill Dental Practice (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wickwar, South Gloucestershire?
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 Wickwar, South Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.