Orthodontic practices near Berkeley Road
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Berkeley Road; 8 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 8.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 8.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 8.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 9.1 miles 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 Berkeley Road with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 6.4 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (8.8 miles east) and Quedgeley (10.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.8 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 10.9 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 11.9 miles south |
| Chepstow | 1 | 12.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Berkeley Road
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), 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 12.0 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 6.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Berkeley Road 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 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,296 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% 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 | 5.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 2.4 miles SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 3.9 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's 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 | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 6 miles Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 62 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 Berkeley Road
From Berkeley Road the nearest practice is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (13.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Berkeley Road list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Berkeley Road are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 6.4 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 Berkeley Road to Optimal Dental Care 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 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Berkeley Road
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Orthodontist in Berkeley Road: People weighing up braces or aligners in Berkeley Road can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Berkeley Road.
Useful local orthodontic context for Berkeley Road
There is no orthodontist on our records in Berkeley Road itself. The closest on record are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 6 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 9 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away.
Area profile for Berkeley Road
Officially, Berkeley Road is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Berkeley Road falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.6% of Berkeley Road's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,296 residents in the neighbourhood around Berkeley Road, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Berkeley Road; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Berkeley Road are Rednock School (2.4 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Berkeley Road among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Berkeley Road is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Local snapshot of Berkeley Road
The nearest other location we cover is Breadstone, around 1 km to the north-west.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Breadstone, Berkeley Heath, Stinchcombe, Lower Wick, The Quarry, and Gossington if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Berkeley Road
Patients in Berkeley Road have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Berkeley Road
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Berkeley Road
Starting orthodontic treatment in Berkeley Road can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Berkeley Road
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Berkeley Road
Provision in Berkeley Road varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Berkeley Road sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Berkeley Road's under-16 share, 12.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Berkeley Road, 5.9% of the 1,296 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Berkeley Road; 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. Families in Berkeley Road are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (2.4 miles) and SGS Berkeley Green UTC (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Berkeley Road falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Berkeley Road is about 18 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Berkeley Road. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Berkeley Road
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Berkeley Road, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Breadstone, Berkeley Heath, Stinchcombe, Lower Wick, The Quarry, and Gossington may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Berkeley Road
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Berkeley Road often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Berkeley Road?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Berkeley Road is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (6.5 miles) and HRS Dental Care (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Berkeley Road?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Berkeley Road, 8 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehouse, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Berkeley Road?
The nearest practice to Berkeley Road that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (6.5 miles) and HRS Dental Care (6.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Berkeley Road, 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 Berkeley Road, 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.