Orthodontic practices near Alvington
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Alvington; 2 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 5.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 11.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 12.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 13.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 13.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 13.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alvington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 5.7 miles south-west; the next are Monmouth (9.4 miles north-west) and Stoke Gifford (11.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 11.4 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 12.3 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Alvington
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), 13.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-west |
| DentaQuestBristol | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 16.7 miles south |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Alvington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Forest of Dean |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 506 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,573 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 83 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 365th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dean Academy — 2.4 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 3.5 miles Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 816 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 6 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 58 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 Alvington
From Alvington the nearest practice is Smile Solution Chepstow, 5.7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (13.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Alvington list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Alvington are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alvington to Smile Solution Chepstow 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alvington
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Orthodontist in Alvington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Alvington can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire. Alvington — a small village with a population of around 506 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local treatment availability around Alvington
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alvington itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 6 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke, about 11 miles away.
The local picture in Alvington
Alvington is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Alvington sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Alvington skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,573 residents in the neighbourhood around Alvington, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alvington; the nearest is about 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Alvington are The Dean Academy (2.4 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Alvington close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Alvington is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Netherend, Smallbrook, Woolaston, Plusterwine, Clanna, and Woolaston Woodside may also help.
Facts about Alvington
Alvington has a population of around 506, making it a small village within Gloucestershire. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Netherend, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alvington
The orthodontic landscape in Alvington 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Alvington
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Alvington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Alvington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alvington
Provision in Alvington varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Alvington — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Alvington skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Alvington, 5.3% of the 1,573 residents are aged 10 to 15, below 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 Alvington; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Alvington attend schools such as The Dean Academy (2.4 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Alvington sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Alvington is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 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 Alvington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alvington
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Alvington, Gloucestershire within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Netherend, Smallbrook, Woolaston, Plusterwine, Clanna, and Woolaston Woodside follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Alvington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alvington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alvington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alvington is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 5.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (9.4 miles) and Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alvington?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alvington, 2 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alvington?
The nearest practice to Alvington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 5.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley Stoke (11.4 miles) and Frampton Dental Surgery (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alvington, 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 Alvington, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.