Orthodontic practices near English Bicknor
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of English Bicknor, 1 practice within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 13.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 14.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 15.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 15.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 15.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 15.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 15.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 English Bicknor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 4.3 miles west; the next are Chepstow (13.3 miles south) and Quedgeley (14.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 4.3 miles west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 13.3 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.1 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 15.0 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 15.6 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 15.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of English Bicknor
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), 15.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 15.2 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
English Bicknor 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 19.2% 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 | 57 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 257th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 1.5 miles SGS Forest High School — 5.0 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 5.7 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 — 4 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 13 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 29 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 English Bicknor
The nearest practice to English Bicknor is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 29.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (15.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around English Bicknor list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around English Bicknor are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 13.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In English Bicknor
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English Bicknor at a glance
Joyford is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of English Bicknor.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Joyford, Carterspiece, Five Acres, Berry Hill, Edge End, and Redinhorne.
What official data says about English Bicknor
English Bicknor's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. English Bicknor sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11% of English Bicknor's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around English Bicknor, 5.5% of the 1,525 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in English Bicknor are served by secondary schools including Five Acres High School (1.5 miles) and SGS Forest High School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, English Bicknor sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, English Bicknor is about 26 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
What we know about practices near English Bicknor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in English Bicknor. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 13 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 14 miles away.
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in English Bicknor
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in English Bicknor
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in English Bicknor
Orthodontic practices in and around English Bicknor vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, English Bicknor sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11% of residents under 16, English Bicknor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,525 residents in the neighbourhood around English Bicknor, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near English Bicknor attend schools such as Five Acres High School (1.5 miles) and SGS Forest High School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. English Bicknor 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 English Bicknor is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around English Bicknor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around English Bicknor
This part of the page places English Bicknor, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Joyford, Carterspiece, Five Acres, Berry Hill, Edge End, and Redinhorne can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in English Bicknor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in English Bicknor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to English Bicknor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to English Bicknor is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (13.3 miles) and St.James Dental (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near English Bicknor?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of English Bicknor, 1 practice within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near English Bicknor?
The nearest practice to English Bicknor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 13.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (15.0 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (15.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in English Bicknor, 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 English Bicknor, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.