Orthodontic practices near Bilson Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Bilson Green; 2 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 11.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 11.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 11.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 11.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bilson Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.4 miles west; the next are Quedgeley (9.8 miles east) and Stonehouse (10.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.4 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.8 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.6 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 13.5 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.1 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 Bilson Green
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), 11.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bilson Green 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,551 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 140 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 508th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 0.9 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.9 miles Five Acres High School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 44 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Bilson Green
From Bilson Green the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.4 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (11.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Bilson Green list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Bilson Green are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 10.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bilson Green to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 28.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bilson Green
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Orthodontist in Bilson Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Bilson Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bilson Green and the wider Gloucestershire area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Bilson Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bilson Green itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 11 miles away.
A quick look at Bilson Green
Just under 1 km east, Cinderford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Bilson Green in context
Bilson Green — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 20.8% of Bilson Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bilson Green, 7.4% of the 1,551 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bilson Green 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 Bilson Green attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (0.9 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Bilson Green falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Bilson Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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All Orthodontic Options in Bilson Green Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bilson Green has the full spectrum of options. 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.
How to Choose in Bilson Green
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Bilson Green practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bilson Green
Orthodontic treatment in Bilson Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Bilson Green follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bilson Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bilson Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bilson Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bilson Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bilson Green is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.4 miles to the west. The next closest are St.James Dental (9.8 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (10.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bilson Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bilson Green, 2 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bilson Green?
The nearest practice to Bilson Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 10.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (11.0 miles) and HRS Dental Care (11.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bilson Green, 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 Bilson Green, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.