Orthodontic practices near Awre
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Awre; 10 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 6.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 7.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 9.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 9.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 9.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 9.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Awre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 6.4 miles east; the next are Quedgeley (7.5 miles north-east) and Stroud (9.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 6.4 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 9.2 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.1 miles west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 13.7 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 Awre
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), 6.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Awre 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,683 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% 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 | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 408th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 4.9 miles The Dean Academy — 5.7 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 6 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 8 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 40 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 Awre
From Awre the nearest practice is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 6.4 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Awre list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Awre are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Awre to Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Awre
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Awre
Orthodontist in Awre: Before booking anything in Awre, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gloucestershire.
What local practice data suggests in Awre
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Awre itself. The nearest recorded are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away; and Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 9 miles away.
Awre at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Bledisloe, around 3 km to the west.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including Arlingham, Bullo, Bledisloe, Fretherne, Etloe, and Gatcombe can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Awre in context
Awre's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Awre falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Awre's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,683 residents in the neighbourhood around Awre, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Awre; 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. Secondary-age pupils near Awre attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (4.9 miles) and The Dean Academy (5.7 miles). National deprivation data puts Awre close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Awre is about 23 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
The Orthodontic Journey in Awre
Many people in Awre delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Awre
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Awre. Awre is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Awre's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,683 residents in Awre's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Awre; 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. The closest secondary schools to Awre are SGS Forest High School (4.9 miles) and The Dean Academy (5.7 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Awre is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Awre is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Awre
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Awre can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Awre
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Awre — 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 Awre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Awre
This section helps connect Awre, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Arlingham, Bullo, Bledisloe, Fretherne, Etloe, and Gatcombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Awre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Awre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Awre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Awre is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Optimal Dental Care (6.5 miles) and HRS Dental Care (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Awre?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Awre, 10 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehouse, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Awre?
The nearest practice to Awre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (6.5 miles) and HRS Dental Care (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Awre, 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 Awre, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.