Orthodontic practices near BS21
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of BS21; 6 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 7.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 9.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to BS21 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 6.2 miles south-west; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (8.4 miles north-east) and Bristol (9.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 3 | 9.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of BS21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Stoke Bishop Dental Centre in Bristol (4.9 from 164 reviews), 9.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke Bishop Dental CentreBristol | 4.9 (164 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 10.2 miles east |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 4.7 (271 reviews) | 10.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from BS21
From BS21 the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 6.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 76.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around BS21 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 BS21 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, 7.3 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 BS21 to Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
BS21 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 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,682 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,454 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Clevedon School — 0.8 miles Nailsea School — 4.1 miles Gordano School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,390 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 — 6 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 8 miles Stoke Bishop Dental Centre, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 76 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BS49, BS48, BS20, BS29, BS22, BS25, BS24, BS23 |
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.
Orthodontic research around BS21
Patients in the BS21 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for BS21 is East Clevedon.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BS21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BS21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BS21 is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (7.3 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BS21?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of BS21, 6 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BS21?
The nearest practice to BS21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 7.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Solution (8.4 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (10.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the BS21 postcode district?
Places in or next to BS21 include East Clevedon, Clevedon, Walton St Mary, Kenn, Walton in Gordano, Walton Down, Norton's Wood and Kingston Seymour.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BS21 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for East Clevedon, North Somerset, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near BS21?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.