Orthodontic practices near Crackstone
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Crackstone, 12 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 3.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 3.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 6.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crackstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 3.6 miles north-west; the next are Stonehouse (5.1 miles north-west) and Cirencester (8.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 8.7 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.4 miles north |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 13.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crackstone
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), 5.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.3 miles north |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crackstone 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 112 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 213th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Keble School — 2.5 miles Sir William Romney's School — 3.7 miles Stroud High School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 718 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 4 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 5 miles Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 58 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 Crackstone
The nearest practice to Crackstone is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Crackstone list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Crackstone are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crackstone
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Orthodontist in Crackstone: This page was put together for people in Crackstone who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gloucestershire.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Hampton Fields, Burnt Ash, Knave-in-hole, Avening, Brownshill, and Bubblewell.
Practice data for Crackstone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crackstone. The nearest we do hold are Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 4 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; and Cirencester Dental Practice, about 9 miles away.
Crackstone in numbers
Hampton Fields is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Crackstone.
Area profile for Crackstone
By ONS classification, Crackstone falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crackstone falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.1% of Crackstone's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,399 residents in the neighbourhood around Crackstone, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Crackstone is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Crackstone are Thomas Keble School (2.5 miles) and Sir William Romney's School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Crackstone among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crackstone is about 25 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crackstone
Many people in Crackstone delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Crackstone
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Crackstone
Every case in Crackstone follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crackstone
Patients in Crackstone have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Crackstone 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crackstone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crackstone
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Crackstone, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hampton Fields, Burnt Ash, Knave-in-hole, Avening, Brownshill, and Bubblewell may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crackstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crackstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crackstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crackstone is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 3.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (3.8 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crackstone?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Crackstone, 12 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crackstone?
The nearest practice to Crackstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (5.1 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crackstone, 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 Crackstone, 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.