Orthodontic practices near Cam
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Cam, 9 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 6.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 4.6 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (6.8 miles north-east) and Quedgeley (9.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.4 miles north |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 11.1 miles south |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 12.6 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 Cam
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), 4.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 4.6 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.0 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cam 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,201 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,131 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 279th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 0.9 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 4.7 miles Maidenhill School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 5 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 7 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 68 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 Cam
Cam is 4.6 miles from Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Cam list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Cam are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cam
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Cam
Orthodontist in Cam: This page was put together for people in Cam who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Cam.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Norman Hill, Upper Cam, Everlands, Fairmead, Lower Cam, and Summerhayes are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Cam
ONS classifies Cam as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cam. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,201 residents in Cam's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Cam has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Cam are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (0.9 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Cam close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cam is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
What we know about practices near Cam
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cam. The nearest recorded are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 7 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away.
Local context for Cam
Norman Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Cam.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cam
Patients in Cam have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Cam
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 Cam practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cam
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cam can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cam
Every case in Cam 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 Cam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cam
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cam, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Norman Hill, Upper Cam, Everlands, Fairmead, Lower Cam, and Summerhayes follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cam is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cam?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Cam, 9 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cam?
The nearest practice to Cam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (4.8 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cam, Gloucestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cam, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.