Orthodontic practices near Broadoak
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broadoak; 12 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 6.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 6.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 8.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 9.0 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 Broadoak with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 6.8 miles east; the next are Stonehouse (8.2 miles south-east) and Gloucester (8.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 6.8 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.7 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.4 miles west |
| Cheltenham | 11 | 15.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadoak
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), 8.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadoak 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 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,692 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 114 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 424th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 2.4 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 255 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 7 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 8 miles The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, Gloucester — 9 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 | 12 within 10 miles, 42 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 Broadoak
The nearest practice to Broadoak is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 6.8 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 42.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Broadoak list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Broadoak are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 8.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broadoak to St.James Dental 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 180 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadoak
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Orthodontist in Broadoak: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Broadoak keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Broadoak at a glance
Flaxley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Broadoak.
Area profile for Broadoak
By ONS classification, Broadoak falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Broadoak. Census data puts only 11.4% of Broadoak's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Broadoak, 5.3% of the 1,692 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 Broadoak; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Broadoak are SGS Forest High School (2.4 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broadoak's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Broadoak is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Broadoak
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broadoak itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7 miles away; Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 8 miles away; and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 9 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Flaxley, Pope's Hill, Arlingham, Westbury on Severn, Grange Village, and Bullo.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Broadoak
Orthodontic treatment in Broadoak is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broadoak
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Broadoak. ONS classifies Broadoak as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Broadoak falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Broadoak has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.4% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Broadoak, 5.3% of the 1,692 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Broadoak usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Broadoak attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (2.4 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Broadoak close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broadoak is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Broadoak Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Broadoak can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Broadoak
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Broadoak — 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 Broadoak. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadoak
This section helps connect Broadoak, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Flaxley, Pope's Hill, Arlingham, Westbury on Severn, Grange Village, and Bullo.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadoak
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadoak often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadoak?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadoak is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (8.2 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadoak?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broadoak, 12 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadoak?
The nearest practice to Broadoak that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (8.5 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadoak, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broadoak, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.