Orthodontic practices near Arlingham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Arlingham; 17 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 6.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 6.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 7.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 8.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 8.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 8.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Arlingham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 6.2 miles east; the next are Stonehouse (6.8 miles south-east) and Gloucester (8.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 6.2 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.2 miles west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 15.4 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 Arlingham
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), 7.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Arlingham 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 459 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,042 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 395th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 3.7 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 4.9 miles Severn Vale School — 5.9 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 7 miles The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, Gloucester — 8 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 38 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 Arlingham
From Arlingham the nearest practice is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 6.2 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Arlingham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Arlingham are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Arlingham to St.James 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 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Arlingham
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Arlingham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Arlingham and the wider Gloucestershire area. Arlingham — a small village with a population of around 459 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Arlingham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Arlingham itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 7 miles away; and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Arlingham
ONS classifies Arlingham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Arlingham sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Arlingham's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,042 residents in the neighbourhood around Arlingham, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Arlingham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Arlingham attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (3.7 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.9 miles). National deprivation data ranks Arlingham among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Arlingham is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Arlingham in numbers
With a population of roughly 459, Arlingham is a small village within Gloucestershire. Just around 2 km north, Westbury on Severn is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Arlingham
The orthodontic landscape in Arlingham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Arlingham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Arlingham
Orthodontic treatment in Arlingham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Arlingham
Orthodontic practices in and around Arlingham vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Arlingham sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.3% of Arlingham's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 2,042 residents in Arlingham's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Arlingham; 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). The closest secondary schools to Arlingham are SGS Forest High School (3.7 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.9 miles). Arlingham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Arlingham is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 25 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 Arlingham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Arlingham
If Arlingham, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Westbury on Severn, Broadoak, Awre, Fretherne, Stantway, and Bullo.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Arlingham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Arlingham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Arlingham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Arlingham is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (6.8 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Arlingham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Arlingham, 17 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Arlingham?
The nearest practice to Arlingham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (7.0 miles) and HRS Dental Care (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Arlingham, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Arlingham, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.