Orthodontic practices near BS49
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of BS49; 5 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant CentreWeston-super-Mare | 5.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (135 reviews) |
| Weston Orthodontic CentreWeston-super-Mare | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (40 reviews) |
| The Houston Group Endodontic Referral CenterWeston-super-Mare | 6.5 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Twenty 2 DentalWeston-super-Mare | 7.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (28 reviews) |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 9.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (150 reviews) |
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 10.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (271 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 10.1 miles north-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 BS49 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Weston-super-Mare, 5.3 miles west; the next are Easton-in-Gordano (9.4 miles north-east) and Bristol (10.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Weston-super-Mare | 4 | 5.3 miles west |
| Easton-in-Gordano | 1 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Bristol | 3 | 10.1 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 BS49
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Clifton Dental Studio in Bristol (4.9 from 291 reviews), 10.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Dental StudioBristol | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Smile SolutionEaston-in-Gordano | 4.9 (150 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in CliftonBristol | 4.8 (20 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite SheffieldBristol | 4.7 (271 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from BS49
From BS49 the nearest practice is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, 5.3 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around BS49 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 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 BS49 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, 6.5 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 BS49 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
BS49 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 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,668 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 428 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchill Academy & Sixth Form — 3.2 miles Backwell School — 3.9 miles Nailsea School — 4.1 miles |
| 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 — 5 miles Smile Solution, Easton-in-Gordano — 9 miles Clifton Dental Studio, Bristol — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 82 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | BS25, BS21, BS48, BS29, BS26, BS20, BS27, BS22 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the BS49 area
People searching from BS49 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 BS49 is Yatton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near BS49
Where is the nearest orthodontist to BS49?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to BS49 is Dentist Weston - Worle Dental and Implant Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 5.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Weston Orthodontic Centre (6.5 miles) and The Houston Group Endodontic Referral Center (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near BS49?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of BS49, 5 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Weston-super-Mare, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near BS49?
The nearest practice to BS49 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Weston Orthodontic Centre in Weston-super-Mare, about 6.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Smile Solution (9.4 miles) and Dr David Tinsley - Kelham Island Smile Suite Sheffield (10.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the BS49 postcode district?
Places in or next to BS49 include Yatton, Congresbury, Claverham, Cleeve, Horsecastle, Honey Hall, Udley and Brinsea.
How do I find an orthodontist near the BS49 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Yatton, North Somerset, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near BS49?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.