Orthodontic practices near Alderley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alderley; 6 practices within 10 and 70 practices within 20. The closest is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 6.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 6.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 6.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 8.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 8.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 9.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 10.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alderley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 6.0 miles south-west; the next are Iron Acton (8.5 miles south-west) and Stonehouse (8.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 8.9 miles north |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 10.6 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 Alderley
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), 9.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.4 miles west |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 9.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alderley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stroud |
| NHS dental services | NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 383rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 1.3 miles Rednock School — 4.7 miles Brimsham Green School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,549 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 6 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 8 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 9 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, 70 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 Alderley
The nearest practice to Alderley is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 6 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 70.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Alderley list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alderley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alderley to Ridge Dental 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 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alderley
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Orthodontist in Alderley: Before booking anything in Alderley, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Alderley and the wider Gloucestershire area.
What local practice data suggests in Alderley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Alderley itself. The nearest recorded are Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 6 miles away; Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 8 miles away; and HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 9 miles away.
Where Alderley sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Wotton-under-Edge, around 1 km to the north-west.
What official data says about Alderley
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Alderley sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.8% of Alderley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Alderley, 7.1% of the 1,541 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alderley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Alderley attend schools such as Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (1.3 miles) and Rednock School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alderley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Alderley is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Wotton-under-Edge, Hillesley, Orange End, Lower Kilcott, Hawkesbury, and Tresham.
The Orthodontic Journey in Alderley
Orthodontic treatment in Alderley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alderley
Practices serving Alderley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Alderley — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Alderley's under-16 share sits at 14.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,541 residents in Alderley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alderley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Alderley are served by secondary schools including Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (1.3 miles) and Rednock School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alderley falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alderley is about 16 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alderley
The orthodontic landscape in Alderley 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Alderley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Alderley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alderley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alderley
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Alderley, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Wotton-under-Edge, Hillesley, Orange End, Lower Kilcott, Hawkesbury, and Tresham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alderley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alderley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alderley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alderley is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 6.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (6.3 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alderley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alderley, 6 practices within 10 miles and 70 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chipping Sodbury, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alderley?
The nearest practice to Alderley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 8.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (8.9 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alderley, Gloucestershire?
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 Alderley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.