Orthodontic practices near Colethrop
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Colethrop, 21 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 2.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 2.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 3.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 3.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 4.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colethrop with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 2.1 miles north-west; the next are Stonehouse (3.5 miles south) and Gloucester (3.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 3.5 miles south |
| Gloucester | 8 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 9.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colethrop
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), 3.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 3.8 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colethrop 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 29.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,960 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 46.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 869 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 123rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holmleigh Park High School — 2.0 miles St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.0 miles Severn Vale School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,411 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 2 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 4 miles Cotteswold House Dental Care, Gloucester — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 37 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 Colethrop
Colethrop is 2.1 miles from St.James Dental in Quedgeley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cotteswold House Dental Care (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Colethrop list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 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 Colethrop are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colethrop
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The local picture in Colethrop
Colethrop is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. With 29.1% of residents under 16, Colethrop has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Colethrop, 9.3% of the 1,960 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Colethrop has more choice than 87% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Colethrop are served by secondary schools including Holmleigh Park High School (2.0 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Colethrop falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Colethrop is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Practice signals around Colethrop
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Colethrop. The nearest we do hold are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 2 miles away; Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 4 miles away; and Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, about 4 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colethrop
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colethrop often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colethrop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colethrop is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (3.5 miles) and Cotteswold House Dental Care (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colethrop?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Colethrop, 21 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colethrop?
The nearest practice to Colethrop that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 3.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.6 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colethrop, Gloucestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Colethrop, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.