Orthodontic practices near Cinderford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cinderford; 2 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 10.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 11.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 11.4 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 Cinderford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.8 miles west; the next are Quedgeley (9.4 miles east) and Stonehouse (10.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.8 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.4 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.2 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.4 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 Cinderford
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), 10.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cinderford 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 12,942 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,058 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,798 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 531st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 0.7 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.8 miles Five Acres High School — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 7 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 Cinderford
The nearest practice to Cinderford is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.8 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (11.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Cinderford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 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 Cinderford are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 10.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cinderford to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 20 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cinderford
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Orthodontist in Cinderford: Before booking anything in Cinderford, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire. Cinderford — a market town with a population of around 12,942 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bilson Green, Double View, Littledean Hill, Little Dean, Longney, and Nailbridge as well as this one.
A quick look at Cinderford
With a population of roughly 12,942, Cinderford is a market town within Gloucestershire. Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Bilson Green, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Cinderford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cinderford. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Cinderford
ONS classifies Cinderford as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cinderford falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Cinderford's under-16 share sits at 18.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cinderford, 7.4% of the 2,058 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Cinderford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Cinderford are SGS Forest High School (0.7 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Cinderford is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cinderford is about 25 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cinderford
Patients in Cinderford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Cinderford offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cinderford
Orthodontic treatment in Cinderford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cinderford
No orthodontic practice covers Cinderford directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 7 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Cinderford — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 18.2% of Cinderford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,058 residents in the neighbourhood around Cinderford, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Cinderford has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 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 Cinderford are SGS Forest High School (0.7 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Cinderford's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cinderford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cinderford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cinderford
These local links are here for anyone comparing Cinderford, Gloucestershire against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Bilson Green, Double View, Littledean Hill, Little Dean, Longney, and Nailbridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cinderford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cinderford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cinderford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cinderford is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.8 miles to the west. The next closest are St.James Dental (9.4 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cinderford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cinderford, 2 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cinderford?
The nearest practice to Cinderford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 10.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (10.6 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cinderford, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cinderford, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.