Orthodontic practices near Birdwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Birdwood; 11 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 5.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 5.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 6.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 6.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 6.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Birdwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 5.2 miles south-east; the next are Gloucester (5.6 miles east) and Stonehouse (9.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.6 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 12.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Birdwood
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), 9.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 9.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 14.0 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 6.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Birdwood 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,805 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 330th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.2 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 4.5 miles Severn Vale School — 5.1 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 5 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 6 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 45 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 Birdwood
The nearest practice to Birdwood is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 5.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Birdwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Birdwood are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Birdwood to St.James Dental is roughly 10 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Birdwood
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Orthodontist in Birdwood: Before booking anything in Birdwood, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Birdwood itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Solomon Tump, Huntley, Grange Court, Upper Ley, Taynton Village, and Bulley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
A quick look at Birdwood
The nearest other location we cover is Solomon Tump, around 1 km to the north-west.
Useful local orthodontic context for Birdwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Birdwood itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 5 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 6 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 9 miles away.
Birdwood in context
Birdwood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.3% of Birdwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Birdwood, 6.5% of the 1,805 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Birdwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Birdwood are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (4.2 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.5 miles). Birdwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Birdwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Birdwood Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Birdwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Birdwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Birdwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Birdwood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Birdwood helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Birdwood
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Birdwood. Birdwood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Birdwood falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,805 residents in the neighbourhood around Birdwood, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Birdwood usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Birdwood are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (4.2 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.5 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Birdwood is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Birdwood is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 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 Birdwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Birdwood
These links help widen your research beyond Birdwood, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Solomon Tump, Huntley, Grange Court, Upper Ley, Taynton Village, and Bulley for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Birdwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Birdwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Birdwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Birdwood is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (5.6 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Birdwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Birdwood, 11 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Birdwood?
The nearest practice to Birdwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 5.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (6.1 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Birdwood, Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Birdwood, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.