Orthodontic practices near Bowbridge
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Bowbridge, 18 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 0.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 0.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 0.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 0.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 0.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bowbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 0.7 miles west; the next are Stonehouse (3.0 miles west) and Quedgeley (6.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 0.7 miles west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 3.0 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.4 miles north |
| Cirencester | 3 | 10.0 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 11.6 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 Bowbridge
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), 3.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 3.5 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.6 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bowbridge 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,179 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,348 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stroud High School — 1.5 miles Marling School — 1.6 miles Thomas Keble School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,997 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — under a mile HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 3 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 43 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 Bowbridge
The nearest practice to Bowbridge is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Bowbridge list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Bowbridge are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bowbridge
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Useful local orthodontic context for Bowbridge
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bowbridge. The nearest we do hold are Imperial Dental Group Stroud, under a mile away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7 miles away.
Where Bowbridge sits locally
Stroud Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Bowbridge.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Far Thrupp, Stroud, Stroud Hill, Butterrow, Uplands, and Badbrook can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Bowbridge in context
Bowbridge's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bowbridge falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.2% of Bowbridge's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,179 residents in the neighbourhood around Bowbridge, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Bowbridge has more choice than 69% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Bowbridge attend schools such as Stroud High School (1.5 miles) and Marling School (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bowbridge is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bowbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bowbridge
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Orthodontic Treatments in Bowbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bowbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bowbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bowbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bowbridge is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 0.7 miles to the west. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (0.8 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bowbridge?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Bowbridge, 18 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bowbridge?
The nearest practice to Bowbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 0.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (3.0 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bowbridge, 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 Bowbridge, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.