Orthodontic practices near Colesbourne
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Colesbourne; 18 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 6.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 6.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 6.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 6.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colesbourne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 6.0 miles north-west; the next are Cirencester (7.2 miles south) and Bishops Cleeve (9.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 7.2 miles south |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 9.7 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.3 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 Colesbourne
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 6.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.7 miles west |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colesbourne at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| 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 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,920 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 383rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Balcarras School — 4.6 miles The High School Leckhampton — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 6 miles Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 7 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 10 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 | 18 within 10 miles, 43 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Leckhampton Dental Clinic — 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 Colesbourne
From Colesbourne the nearest practice is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Colesbourne list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Colesbourne are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Cheltenham, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Colesbourne to Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colesbourne
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Colesbourne
Orthodontist in Colesbourne: Before booking anything in Colesbourne, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Colesbourne.
What official data says about Colesbourne
Colesbourne is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Colesbourne's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Colesbourne, 8.2% of the 1,920 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Colesbourne has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Colesbourne are served by secondary schools including Balcarras School (4.6 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (5.6 miles). Colesbourne sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Colesbourne is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Colesbourne
There is no orthodontist on our records in Colesbourne itself. The closest on record are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 6 miles away; Cirencester Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 10 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lower Cockleford, Foxcote, Rendcomb, Dowdeswell, Kilkenney, and Elkstone.
A quick look at Colesbourne
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Cockleford, around 3 km to the west.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Colesbourne
Orthodontic treatment in Colesbourne is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Colesbourne follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Colesbourne Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Colesbourne 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Colesbourne — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Colesbourne directly, though Leckhampton Dental Clinic (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Colesbourne sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,920 residents in the neighbourhood around Colesbourne, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Colesbourne usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Colesbourne are served by secondary schools including Balcarras School (4.6 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (5.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Colesbourne close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Colesbourne is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Colesbourne. The nearest recorded are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 6 miles away; Cirencester Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colesbourne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colesbourne
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Colesbourne, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Lower Cockleford, Foxcote, Rendcomb, Dowdeswell, Kilkenney, and Elkstone for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Colesbourne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colesbourne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colesbourne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colesbourne is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 6.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting Rooms (6.1 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colesbourne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Colesbourne, 18 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cheltenham, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colesbourne?
The nearest practice to Colesbourne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Cheltenham, about 6.1 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Oriel Villas Dental Surgery (6.2 miles) and Cambray Dental (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colesbourne, 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 Colesbourne, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.