Orthodontic practices near Clifford's Mesne
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clifford's Mesne; 8 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 8.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 8.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 8.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 9.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 9.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 9.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 9.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clifford's Mesne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 8.7 miles east; the next are Quedgeley (8.9 miles south-east) and Stonehouse (12.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.7 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 6 | 14.8 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 2 | 14.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clifford's Mesne
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), 13.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.1 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 14.9 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clifford's Mesne 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,683 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 | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 523rd 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 — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.7 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 4.0 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 976 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 13 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Clifford's Mesne
The nearest practice to Clifford's Mesne is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 8.7 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Clifford's Mesne list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Clifford's Mesne are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clifford's Mesne to ROGER MOORE DENTAL 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 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 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 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clifford's Mesne
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Orthodontist in Clifford's Mesne: Before booking anything in Clifford's Mesne, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Area profile for Clifford's Mesne
Officially, Clifford's Mesne is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Clifford's Mesne. Clifford's Mesne's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Clifford's Mesne, 6.1% of the 1,683 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Clifford's Mesne 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 Clifford's Mesne are Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Clifford's Mesne is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Clifford's Mesne is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Clifford's Mesne
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Kilcot, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Clifford's Mesne
There is no orthodontist on our records in Clifford's Mesne itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 9 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 13 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Kilcot, Aston Ingham, Glasshouse, Gorsley, Dursley Cross, and Beavan's Hill.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Clifford's Mesne
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Clifford's Mesne helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Clifford's Mesne
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Clifford's Mesne
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Clifford's Mesne — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clifford's Mesne
The orthodontic landscape in Clifford's Mesne offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Clifford's Mesne — Local Context
Clifford's Mesne has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Clifford's Mesne sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Clifford's Mesne skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,683 residents in the neighbourhood around Clifford's Mesne, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Clifford's Mesne usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Clifford's Mesne are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Clifford's Mesne's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Clifford's Mesne is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Clifford's Mesne itself. The closest on record are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 9 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 13 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clifford's Mesne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clifford's Mesne
If Clifford's Mesne, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Kilcot, Aston Ingham, Glasshouse, Gorsley, Dursley Cross, and Beavan's Hill.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Clifford's Mesne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clifford's Mesne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clifford's Mesne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clifford's Mesne is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8.7 miles to the east. The next closest are St.James Dental (8.9 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clifford's Mesne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clifford's Mesne, 8 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clifford's Mesne?
The nearest practice to Clifford's Mesne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 9.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (9.2 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clifford's Mesne, 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 Clifford's Mesne, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.