Orthodontic practices near Coleford
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Coleford, 1 practice within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 11.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 14.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 14.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 14.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 15.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 16.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coleford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 4.2 miles west; the next are Chepstow (11.2 miles south) and Quedgeley (14.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 4.2 miles west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 11.2 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.2 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 14.4 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 16.1 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 17.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Coleford
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), 14.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coleford 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 | 10,371 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,265 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 251st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 0.6 miles SGS Forest High School — 5.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 786 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 4 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 11 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 36 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 Coleford
Coleford is 4.2 miles from The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 36.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (15.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (16.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Coleford list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 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 Coleford are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 11.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coleford
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Orthodontist in Coleford: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Coleford, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It connects local orthodontic research in Coleford with the wider Gloucestershire area. Coleford — a market town with a population of around 10,371 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Coleford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Coleford itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 11 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 14 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Bakers Hill, Poolway, Five Acres, High Nash, Lower Berry Hill, and Berry Hill.
Where Coleford sits locally
Coleford has a population of around 10,371, making it a market town within Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Bakers Hill, under 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Coleford
By ONS classification, Coleford falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Coleford falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Coleford skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,848 residents in the neighbourhood around Coleford, 4.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Coleford attend schools such as Five Acres High School (0.6 miles) and SGS Forest High School (5.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Coleford'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 Coleford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Coleford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Coleford can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Coleford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Coleford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Coleford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Coleford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Coleford
- 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 Coleford
Treatment in Coleford runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coleford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Coleford
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Coleford, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bakers Hill, Poolway, Five Acres, High Nash, Lower Berry Hill, and Berry Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Coleford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coleford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coleford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coleford is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (11.2 miles) and St.James Dental (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coleford?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Coleford, 1 practice within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coleford?
The nearest practice to Coleford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 11.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (14.4 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (14.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coleford, Gloucestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Coleford, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.