Orthodontic practices near Bencombe
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Bencombe, 8 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 5.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bencombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 4.4 miles north; the next are Stroud (5.7 miles north-east) and Quedgeley (10.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 4.4 miles north |
| Stroud | 5 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.0 miles north |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 12.7 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 Bencombe
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), 4.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 4.7 miles north |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 16.2 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.9 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bencombe 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,102 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 93 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 267th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 2.5 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 4.3 miles Maidenhill School — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 4 miles Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 6 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 58 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 Bencombe
Bencombe is 4.4 miles from HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Bencombe list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bencombe are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bencombe
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Orthodontist in Bencombe: Before booking anything in Bencombe, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bencombe and the wider Gloucestershire area.
About Bencombe
Owlpen is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Bencombe.
Area profile for Bencombe
Bencombe is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,102 residents in Bencombe's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bencombe are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (2.5 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bencombe falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Bencombe is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Bencombe
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bencombe. The nearest we do hold are HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 6 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Owlpen, Uley, Rockstowes, Elcombe, Nympsfield, and Far Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bencombe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Bencombe helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bencombe
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Bencombe. Officially, Bencombe is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Bencombe sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,102 residents in the neighbourhood around Bencombe, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Bencombe are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (2.5 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Bencombe falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bencombe is about 20 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Bencombe
The orthodontic landscape in Bencombe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bencombe
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bencombe — 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 Bencombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bencombe
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bencombe, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Owlpen, Uley, Rockstowes, Elcombe, Nympsfield, and Far Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bencombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bencombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bencombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bencombe is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Optimal Dental Care (4.7 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bencombe?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Bencombe, 8 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bencombe?
The nearest practice to Bencombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (4.7 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bencombe, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bencombe, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.