Orthodontic practices near Down Hatherley
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Down Hatherley, 23 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 2.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 3.8 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 3.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Down Hatherley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 2.3 miles south-west; the next are Cheltenham (4.6 miles east) and Quedgeley (6.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 4.6 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.5 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 10.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Down Hatherley
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), 11.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 6.2 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Down Hatherley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tewkesbury |
| 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 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,238 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 423 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 130th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Churchdown School — 1.6 miles Sir Thomas Rich's School — 1.9 miles Chosen Hill School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,989 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 2 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 5 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 44 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 Down Hatherley
Down Hatherley is 2.3 miles from Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Down Hatherley list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Down Hatherley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Down Hatherley
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Orthodontist in Down Hatherley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Down Hatherley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Down Hatherley itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
What we know about practices near Down Hatherley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Down Hatherley. The closest on record are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 2 miles away; Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 5 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Down Hatherley
Officially, Down Hatherley is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Down Hatherley falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Down Hatherley's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,238 residents in the neighbourhood around Down Hatherley, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Down Hatherley is better served than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Down Hatherley attend schools such as Churchdown School (1.6 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Down Hatherley is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Down Hatherley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 35 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Innsworth, Twigworth, Bishop's Norton, Longlevens, The Leigh, and Wallsworth follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Down Hatherley
Heading south-west for around 1 km brings you to Innsworth, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Down Hatherley
Orthodontic treatment in Down Hatherley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Down Hatherley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Down Hatherley
The orthodontic landscape in Down Hatherley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Down Hatherley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Down Hatherley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Down Hatherley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Down Hatherley
This part of the page places Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Innsworth, Twigworth, Bishop's Norton, Longlevens, The Leigh, and Wallsworth follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Down Hatherley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Down Hatherley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Down Hatherley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Down Hatherley is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 2.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Down Hatherley?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Down Hatherley, 23 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Down Hatherley?
The nearest practice to Down Hatherley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 2.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (3.0 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Down Hatherley, 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 Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.