Orthodontic practices near Brookend
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Brookend; 3 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 7.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 10.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 10.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 10.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 10.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Brookend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 7.8 miles east; the next are Stroud (10.5 miles east) and Chepstow (10.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 7.8 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.5 miles east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.2 miles north-west |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 12.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Brookend
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), 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 7.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Brookend 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,615 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% 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 | 199 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 472nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Berkeley Green UTC — 2.6 miles The Dean Academy — 3.3 miles Rednock School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 391 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 8 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 10 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 11 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 50 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 Brookend
The nearest practice to Brookend is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 7.8 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (13.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Brookend list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Brookend are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 7.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Brookend 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 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 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 Brookend
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Brookend
Orthodontist in Brookend: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Brookend? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Brookend.
Brookend in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Brookend sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Brookend's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,615 residents in the neighbourhood around Brookend, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Brookend has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Brookend are served by secondary schools including SGS Berkeley Green UTC (2.6 miles) and The Dean Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Brookend close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Brookend is about 19 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local orthodontic signals in Brookend
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Brookend. The nearest we do hold are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 8 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 10 miles away; and Smile Solution Chepstow, about 11 miles away.
Brookend in numbers
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Abwell, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Abwell, Wanswell, Halmore, Sharpness, Berkeley, and Etloe.
All Orthodontic Options in Brookend Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Brookend has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Brookend
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Brookend
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Brookend helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Brookend
- 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 Brookend
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Brookend — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Brookend as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,615 residents in the neighbourhood around Brookend, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Brookend; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Brookend are served by secondary schools including SGS Berkeley Green UTC (2.6 miles) and The Dean Academy (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Brookend sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Brookend is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Brookend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Brookend
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Brookend, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Abwell, Wanswell, Halmore, Sharpness, Berkeley, and Etloe.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Brookend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Brookend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Brookend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Brookend is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 7.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (7.9 miles) and HRS Dental Care (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Brookend?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Brookend, 3 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehouse, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Brookend?
The nearest practice to Brookend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 7.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (7.9 miles) and HRS Dental Care (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Brookend, Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Brookend, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.