Orthodontic practices near Apperley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Apperley; 23 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s CleeveBishops Cleeve | 5.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (163 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 5.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cheltenham OrthodonticsCheltenham | 5.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (19 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic CareCheltenham | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| Illume 360 Dental CareCheltenham | 6.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Apperley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishops Cleeve, 5.6 miles east; the next are Gloucester (5.6 miles south) and Cheltenham (5.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 5.6 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.6 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.2 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.9 miles north-west |
| Stroud | 3 | 13.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Apperley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 7.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Apperley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tewkesbury |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 550 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,674 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 63 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 358th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tewkesbury Academy — 4.3 miles All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham — 4.5 miles Pate's Grammar School — 4.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 6 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 6 miles Cheltenham Orthodontics, Cheltenham — 6 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 | 23 within 10 miles, 47 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 Apperley
The nearest practice to Apperley is Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, 5.6 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 23 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Apperley list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Apperley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Apperley to Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 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 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Apperley
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Apperley
Orthodontist in Apperley: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Apperley often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Apperley or another part of Gloucestershire. Apperley — a small village with a population of around 550 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Apperley, Deerhurst, Chaceley, The Leigh, Deerhurst Walton, and The Haw if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Apperley
With a population of roughly 550, Apperley is a small village within Gloucestershire. Just around 1 km south, Lower Apperley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Apperley
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Apperley sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,674 residents in the neighbourhood around Apperley, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Apperley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register 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 Apperley attend schools such as Tewkesbury Academy (4.3 miles) and All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (4.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Apperley is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Apperley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Apperley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Apperley itself. The nearest recorded are Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 6 miles away; Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 6 miles away; and Cheltenham Orthodontics, about 6 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Apperley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Apperley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Apperley
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Apperley
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Apperley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Apperley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Apperley's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Apperley, 4.9% of the 1,674 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 Apperley; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Apperley attend schools such as Tewkesbury Academy (4.3 miles) and All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (4.5 miles). Apperley sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Apperley is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Apperley Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Apperley has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Apperley — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Apperley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Apperley sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Apperley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Apperley, 4.9% of the 1,674 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Apperley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Apperley are Tewkesbury Academy (4.3 miles) and All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (4.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Apperley close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Apperley is about 38 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Apperley. The nearest recorded are Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 6 miles away; Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 6 miles away; and Cheltenham Orthodontics, about 6 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Apperley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Apperley
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Apperley, Gloucestershire alone. Nearby pages covering Lower Apperley, Deerhurst, Chaceley, The Leigh, Deerhurst Walton, and The Haw may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Apperley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Apperley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Apperley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Apperley is Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 5.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.6 miles) and Cheltenham Orthodontics (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Apperley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Apperley, 23 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bishops Cleeve, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Apperley?
The nearest practice to Apperley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 5.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care (5.9 miles) and Illume 360 Dental Care (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Apperley, 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 Apperley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.