Orthodontic practices near Alstone
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Alstone, 23 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 0.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic CareCheltenham | 0.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| Illume 360 Dental CareCheltenham | 0.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| Cheltenham OrthodonticsCheltenham | 0.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (19 reviews) |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 0.8 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 0.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are Bishops Cleeve (3.9 miles north) and Gloucester (5.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 0.4 miles south-east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 3.9 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.6 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.2 miles south-west |
| Stroud | 5 | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 12.9 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 Alstone
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), 13.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 1.9 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 1.0 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 6.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheltenham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,520 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 39.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,676 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pate's Grammar School — 0.8 miles Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.9 miles All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,573 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — under a mile Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 4 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 42 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 Alstone
Alstone has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 42.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Alstone list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alstone are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alstone
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Orthodontist in Alstone: This page was put together for people in Alstone who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Alstone with the wider Gloucestershire area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bournside, Overton Park, Rowanfield, Tivoli, Bays Hill, and Cheltenham.
What official data says about Alstone
By ONS classification, Alstone falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.7% of Alstone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,520 residents in the neighbourhood around Alstone, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Alstone is better served than 83% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Alstone are served by secondary schools including Pate's Grammar School (0.8 miles) and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Alstone sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Alstone is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Alstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Alstone. The nearest recorded are Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, under a mile away; Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 4 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 6 miles away.
Local snapshot of Alstone
Just under 1 km west, Rowanfield is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alstone
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Alstone can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alstone
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Alstone
Orthodontic treatment in Alstone 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 Alstone
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Alstone — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Alstone sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Alstone's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,520 residents in the neighbourhood around Alstone, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Alstone has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Alstone are served by secondary schools including Pate's Grammar School (0.8 miles) and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Alstone sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Alstone is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 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 Alstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alstone
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Alstone, Gloucestershire within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bournside, Overton Park, Rowanfield, Tivoli, Bays Hill, and Cheltenham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alstone is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Illume 360 Dental Care (0.5 miles) and Cheltenham Orthodontics (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alstone?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Alstone, 23 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alstone?
The nearest practice to Alstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Illume 360 Dental Care (0.5 miles) and Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant Clinic (0.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alstone, Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Alstone, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.