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Orthodontic practices near Yatton

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yatton; 5 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.1 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare5.1 miles south-west–––4.7 (135 reviews)
Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare6.3 miles south-west✓✓✓4.6 (40 reviews)
The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare6.4 miles south-west––––
Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare6.9 miles south-west–✓✓4.7 (28 reviews)
Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano9.2 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (150 reviews)
Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol10.1 miles north-east✓✓✓4.7 (271 reviews)
Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol10.1 miles north-east✓✓✓4.8 (20 reviews)
Clifton Dental StudioBristol10.2 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (291 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Yatton with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.1 miles south-west; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (9.2 miles north-east) and Bristol (10.1 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Weston-super-Mare45.1 miles south-west
Easton-in-Gordano19.2 miles north-east
Bristol1710.1 miles north-east
Kingswood114.0 miles north-east
Stoke Gifford114.4 miles north-east
Mangotsfield214.7 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 Yatton

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Nik Gogna in Bristol (5.0 from 44 reviews), 10.3 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Dr Nik GognaBristol5.0 (44 reviews)10.3 miles north-east
DentaQuestBristol5.0 (33 reviews)10.3 miles north-east
The Bristol Dental PracticeBristol4.9 (689 reviews)10.6 miles north-east
Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford4.9 (474 reviews)14.4 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Yatton at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Somerset
NHS dental servicesNHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population10,251
Residents under 1619% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,497 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,654 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Somerset60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 114 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county9.2% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in North Somerset
Nearest university dental hospitalBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsChurchill Academy & Sixth Form — 3.7 miles
Backwell School — 3.9 miles
Nailsea School — 3.9 miles
Schools in council area84 schools, 32,275 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay19.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre, Weston-super-Mare — 5 miles
Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 9 miles
Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield, Bristol — 10 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles5 within 10 miles, 81 within 20 miles
Postcode districtsBS49

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 Yatton

The nearest practice to Yatton is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.1 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 81.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Bristol Dental Specialists - Orthodontist & Dental Implants (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Yatton 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 Yatton 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, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Yatton to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 10 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 130 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Yatton

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Braces and aligner options in Yatton

Orthodontist in Yatton: People weighing up braces or aligners in Yatton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Somerset. Yatton — a market town with a population of around 10,251 — is covered on this page specifically.

Local orthodontic signals in Yatton

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Yatton itself. The nearest we do hold are Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 9 miles away; and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield in Bristol, about 10 miles away.

Compare nearby areas

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Horsecastle, Claverham, Congresbury, Cleeve, Puxton, and Honey Hall.

Area profile for Yatton

Yatton's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Yatton falls under NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Yatton's under-16 share sits at 19%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.2% of the 1,497 residents in Yatton's census neighbourhood, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. Yatton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Yatton are served by secondary schools including Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (3.7 miles) and Backwell School (3.9 miles). DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Yatton's Local Authority. Yatton'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 Yatton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 11 miles away.

Yatton in numbers

With a population of roughly 10,251, Yatton is a market town within North Somerset. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Horsecastle, the closest linked location.

All Orthodontic Options in Yatton Explained

From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yatton has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Yatton

No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Yatton

Many people in Yatton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Yatton

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Yatton — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Yatton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Yatton sits within NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,497 residents in the neighbourhood around Yatton, 9.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across North Somerset. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yatton; the nearest is about 5 miles away. 19.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Yatton attend schools such as Churchill Academy & Sixth Form (3.7 miles) and Backwell School (3.9 miles). DfE figures put 84 schools and 32,275 pupils across Yatton's Local Authority. Yatton falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Yatton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 11 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 Yatton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Yatton

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yatton often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yatton?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yatton is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.3 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Yatton?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yatton, 5 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.1 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yatton?

The nearest practice to Yatton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Solution (9.2 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (10.1 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yatton, 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 Yatton, North Somerset?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleYatton, North Somerset Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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