Orthodontic practices near Elmore
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Elmore, 17 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 3.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 3.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 3.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 3.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 4.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Elmore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 1.3 miles east; the next are Gloucester (3.2 miles north-east) and Stonehouse (5.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 1.3 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.5 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 10.3 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 Elmore
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), 5.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.9 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Elmore 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,202 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 275 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Severn Vale School — 1.0 miles Holmleigh Park High School — 2.0 miles The Crypt School — 2.6 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 — 1 miles The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, Gloucester — 3 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 38 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 Elmore
Elmore is 1.3 miles from St.James Dental in Quedgeley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (3.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Elmore list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Elmore are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 3.2 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 Elmore
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Orthodontist in Elmore: People weighing up braces or aligners in Elmore can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
What local practice data suggests in Elmore
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Elmore. The closest on record are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about a mile away; The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 3 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Minsterworth, Farleys End, Hardwicke, Quedgeley, Wicks Green, and Epney if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Elmore
Elmore's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Elmore sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.8% of Elmore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 2,202 residents in Elmore's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Elmore has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Elmore are Severn Vale School (1.0 miles) and Holmleigh Park High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Elmore sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Elmore is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Facts about Elmore
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Farleys End, the closest linked location.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Elmore
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Elmore helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Elmore
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Elmore
Orthodontic practices in and around Elmore vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Elmore — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Elmore's under-16 share sits at 18.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,202 residents in the neighbourhood around Elmore, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Elmore has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Elmore are Severn Vale School (1.0 miles) and Holmleigh Park High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Elmore's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Elmore is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Elmore Explained
Patients in Elmore have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Elmore — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Elmore vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Elmore's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Elmore. 18.8% of Elmore's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Elmore, 7.1% of the 2,202 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Elmore has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Elmore are Severn Vale School (1.0 miles) and Holmleigh Park High School (2.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Elmore among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Elmore is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Elmore. The nearest we do hold are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about a mile away; The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 3 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Elmore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Elmore
If Elmore, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Minsterworth, Farleys End, Hardwicke, Quedgeley, Wicks Green, and Epney.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Elmore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Elmore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Elmore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Elmore is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 1.3 miles to the east. The next closest are The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (3.2 miles) and Diana Pana Dentist (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Elmore?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Elmore, 17 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Elmore?
The nearest practice to Elmore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 3.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (3.8 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Elmore, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Elmore, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.