Orthodontic practices near Aylburton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Aylburton; 2 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 7.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 11.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 12.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 13.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 13.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (474 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aylburton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 7.6 miles south-west; the next are Monmouth (9.1 miles north-west) and Stonehouse (11.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.6 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 12.7 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 13.2 miles south |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 13.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Aylburton
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), 11.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aylburton 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 711 |
| 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 | 460th 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 — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Dean Academy — 0.6 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,207 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 12 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, 49 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 Aylburton
From Aylburton the nearest practice is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.6 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 49.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Aylburton list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Aylburton are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Aylburton 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 200 to 400 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £180 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 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 Aylburton
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Orthodontist in Aylburton: This page was put together for people in Aylburton who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gloucestershire. Aylburton — a small village with a population of around 711 — is covered on this page specifically.
Aylburton in context
Aylburton's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Aylburton's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Aylburton, 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. People in Aylburton usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Aylburton attend schools such as The Dean Academy (0.6 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Aylburton close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Aylburton is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Aylburton at a glance
Aylburton has a population of around 711, making it a small village within Gloucestershire. Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Lydney, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Aylburton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Aylburton. The closest on record are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 12 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Brockhollands, Lydney, Newerne, Allaston, Phipps Bottom, and Tutnalls if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Aylburton
Orthodontic treatment in Aylburton 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Aylburton
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Aylburton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Aylburton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Aylburton can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Aylburton — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Aylburton. Aylburton — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Aylburton's under-16 share, 13.9%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Aylburton, 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. Aylburton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Aylburton attend schools such as The Dean Academy (0.6 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Aylburton close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aylburton is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Aylburton itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aylburton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aylburton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Aylburton, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Brockhollands, Lydney, Newerne, Allaston, Phipps Bottom, and Tutnalls for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Aylburton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aylburton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aylburton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aylburton is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (9.1 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aylburton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Aylburton, 2 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chepstow, 7.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aylburton?
The nearest practice to Aylburton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 7.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (11.6 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aylburton, Gloucestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aylburton, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.