Orthodontic practices near Barnwood
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Barnwood, 31 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 1.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 1.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 1.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 2.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Barnwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Quedgeley (4.1 miles south-west) and Cheltenham (5.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.7 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 8.3 miles south-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 8.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barnwood
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), 8.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 1.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barnwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gloucester |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,500 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,958 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,132 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 74th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Barnwood Park School — 0.5 miles Sir Thomas Rich's School — 0.9 miles Gloucester Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,412 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 1 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 4 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 39 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 Barnwood
Barnwood is 1.2 miles from Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cotteswold House Dental Care (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Barnwood 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 Barnwood are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barnwood
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Orthodontist in Barnwood: Before booking anything in Barnwood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. Barnwood — a small village with a population of around 2,500 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Barnwood
Barnwood — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.2% of Barnwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,958 residents in Barnwood's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Barnwood is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Barnwood attend schools such as Barnwood Park School (0.5 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Barnwood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Barnwood is about 32 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Abbeymead, Hucclecote, Coney Hill, Saintbridge, Longlevens, and Matson can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What we know about practices near Barnwood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Barnwood. The nearest we do hold are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 4 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 5 miles away.
Barnwood in numbers
Around 2,500 people live in Barnwood, which is a small village within Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Abbeymead, around 1 km to the south.
All Orthodontic Options in Barnwood Explained
Patients in Barnwood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Barnwood — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Barnwood. Barnwood is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,958 residents in the neighbourhood around Barnwood, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Barnwood has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Barnwood attend schools such as Barnwood Park School (0.5 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Barnwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Barnwood is about 32 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Barnwood itself. The closest on record are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 4 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Barnwood
Orthodontic treatment in Barnwood 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Barnwood
Provision in Barnwood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Barnwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Barnwood, 7.3% of the 1,958 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Barnwood has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Barnwood attend schools such as Barnwood Park School (0.5 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Barnwood is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Barnwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 32 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 Barnwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Barnwood
These links help widen your research beyond Barnwood, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Abbeymead, Hucclecote, Coney Hill, Saintbridge, Longlevens, and Matson follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Barnwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barnwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barnwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barnwood is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Cotteswold House Dental Care (1.4 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barnwood?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Barnwood, 31 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barnwood?
The nearest practice to Barnwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 1.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (1.8 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barnwood, Gloucestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Barnwood, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.