Orthodontic practices near Bafford
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Bafford, 22 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms in Cheltenham, 1.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 1.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 1.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bafford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 1.3 miles north-west; the next are Bishops Cleeve (5.1 miles north) and Gloucester (7.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.0 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Cirencester | 2 | 11.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bafford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 1.4 miles north |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.8 miles west |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 11.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bafford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cheltenham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 19.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,227 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Balcarras School — 0.7 miles The High School Leckhampton — 1.4 miles Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,890 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms, Cheltenham — 1 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 5 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Leckhampton Dental Clinic — under a mile |
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 Bafford
Bafford is 1.3 miles from The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms in Cheltenham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Bafford list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Bafford are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Cheltenham, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bafford
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Orthodontist in Bafford: This page was put together for people in Bafford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bafford and the wider Gloucestershire area.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Charlton Park, Coltham Fields, Naunton Park, Ryeworth, Charlton Kings, and Leckhampton as well as this one.
Local provider signals in Bafford
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bafford itself. The nearest recorded are The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms in Cheltenham, about a mile away; Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 5 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 7 miles away.
Bafford in context
Officially, Bafford is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bafford falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,744 residents in the neighbourhood around Bafford, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Bafford has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Bafford are Balcarras School (0.7 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (1.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Bafford falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bafford is about 37 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
About Bafford
The nearest other location we cover is Charlton Park, under 1 km to the north.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bafford
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bafford 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bafford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bafford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bafford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bafford 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Bafford
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bafford
No orthodontic practice covers Bafford directly, though Leckhampton Dental Clinic (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Bafford is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Bafford's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,744 residents in the neighbourhood around Bafford, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bafford is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Bafford are served by secondary schools including Balcarras School (0.7 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (1.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bafford sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bafford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bafford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bafford
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bafford, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Related nearby location pages such as Charlton Park, Coltham Fields, Naunton Park, Ryeworth, Charlton Kings, and Leckhampton can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bafford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bafford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bafford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bafford is The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms in Cheltenham, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.3 miles) and Oriel Villas Dental Surgery (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bafford?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Bafford, 22 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bafford?
The nearest practice to Bafford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Cheltenham, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Oriel Villas Dental Surgery (1.4 miles) and Cambray Dental (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bafford, 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 Bafford, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.