Orthodontic practices near Ellwood
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ellwood; 2 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 5.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 13.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 13.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 14.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 14.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Smile Bristol - Invisalign and ClearCorrect Aligner Orthodontics in Bradley StokeStoke Gifford | 16.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ellwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 5.3 miles north-west; the next are Chepstow (9.4 miles south) and Stonehouse (13.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 9.4 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.6 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.2 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 16.3 miles east |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 16.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ellwood
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), 13.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 9.4 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 18.4 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ellwood 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,529 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 268 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 2.7 miles The Dean Academy — 4.3 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 — 5 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 9 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 34 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 Ellwood
The nearest practice to Ellwood is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 5.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (14.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (16.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ellwood list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ellwood are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ellwood to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ellwood
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ellwood, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Clements End, Little Drybrook, Milkwall, Trow Green, Clearwell, and Coalway are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Where Ellwood sits locally
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Milkwall, the closest linked location.
Ellwood in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Ellwood sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ellwood, 5.6% of the 1,529 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ellwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Ellwood are served by secondary schools including Five Acres High School (2.7 miles) and The Dean Academy (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ellwood sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ellwood is about 22 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local provider signals in Ellwood
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ellwood itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 14 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ellwood
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ellwood has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Ellwood — Local Context
What's available in Ellwood depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ellwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.7% of Ellwood's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,529 residents in Ellwood's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Ellwood has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ellwood attend schools such as Five Acres High School (2.7 miles) and The Dean Academy (4.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ellwood's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ellwood is about 22 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ellwood itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 14 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ellwood
Orthodontic treatment in Ellwood is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Ellwood
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Ellwood 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 Ellwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ellwood
These links help widen your research beyond Ellwood, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Clements End, Little Drybrook, Milkwall, Trow Green, Clearwell, and Coalway.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ellwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ellwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ellwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ellwood is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (9.4 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (13.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ellwood?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ellwood, 2 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ellwood?
The nearest practice to Ellwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 9.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (13.6 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ellwood, 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 Ellwood, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.