Orthodontic practices near Fairmead
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fairmead, 9 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fairmead with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 5.0 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (7.2 miles north-east) and Quedgeley (9.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 11.0 miles south |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 12.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fairmead
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), 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 13.6 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fairmead 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,533 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,821 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 313th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 1.1 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 4.7 miles Maidenhill School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,280 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 5 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 7 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 68 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 Fairmead
The nearest practice to Fairmead is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Fairmead list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fairmead are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fairmead to Optimal Dental Care 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fairmead
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Orthodontist in Fairmead: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Fairmead understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Fairmead with the wider Gloucestershire area.
What we know about practices near Fairmead
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fairmead itself. The closest on record are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 7 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Lower Cam, Summerhayes, Cam, Norman Hill, Sandpits, and Tilsdown as well as this one.
Where Fairmead sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Lower Cam, under 1 km to the north.
Fairmead in context
Fairmead is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Fairmead, 7.2% of the 1,533 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Fairmead attend schools such as Rednock School (1.1 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fairmead's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fairmead is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fairmead
The orthodontic landscape in Fairmead 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.
Treatment Options in Fairmead — Local Context
Not every practice near Fairmead offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Fairmead is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Fairmead falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.3% of Fairmead's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,533 residents in the neighbourhood around Fairmead, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Fairmead are Rednock School (1.1 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fairmead's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fairmead is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fairmead. The nearest we do hold are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 7 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 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 Fairmead
Orthodontic treatment in Fairmead 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fairmead
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Fairmead — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Fairmead is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fairmead falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Fairmead's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,533 residents in the neighbourhood around Fairmead, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fairmead are served by secondary schools including Rednock School (1.1 miles) and Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (4.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Fairmead among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fairmead is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fairmead. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fairmead
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Fairmead, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lower Cam, Summerhayes, Cam, Norman Hill, Sandpits, and Tilsdown may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fairmead
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fairmead often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fairmead?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fairmead is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (5.2 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fairmead?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fairmead, 9 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fairmead?
The nearest practice to Fairmead that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (5.2 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fairmead, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fairmead, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.