Orthodontic practices near BS20
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of BS20, 20 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 3.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 5.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
| WHITETREE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBristol | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Whitetree Orthodontic CentreBristol | 6.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 6.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| DentaQuestBristol | 6.4 miles east | – | – | – | 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 BS20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Easton-in-Gordano, 3.5 miles east; the next are Bristol (5.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 3.5 miles east |
| Bristol | 7 | 5.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of BS20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is DentaQuest in Bristol (5.0 from 33 reviews), 6.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 6.3 miles east |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 4.9 (164 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from BS20
The nearest practice to BS20 is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around BS20 list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 BS20 are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 7 miles away.
BS20 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 | 25.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,544 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 761 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gordano School — 0.9 miles St Katherine's School — 3.3 miles Nailsea School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 2,029 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 | Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 4 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 5 miles Charlton Dental Bristol, Stoke Gifford — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 83 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BS48, BS11, BS21, NP26, BS49, BS41, BS9, BS8 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in BS20
Patients in the BS20 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for BS20 is Sheepway.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BS20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BS20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BS20 is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Stoke Bishop Dental Centre (5.1 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BS20?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of BS20, 20 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BS20?
The nearest practice to BS20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution in Easton-in-Gordano, about 3.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (5.9 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Clifton (5.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the BS20 postcode district?
Places in or next to BS20 include Sheepway, Portishead, Clapton in Gordano, Dry Hill, Portbury, Stone-edge Batch, Wraxall and Weston in Gordano.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BS20 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Sheepway, North Somerset, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near BS20?
Yes, patients around Sheepway, North Somerset can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.