Orthodontic practices near Far Green
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Far Green, 9 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 3.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 5.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 5.7 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 Far Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 3.6 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (5.3 miles north-east) and Quedgeley (8.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 8.9 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.9 miles north |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 11.5 miles south |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 13.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Far Green
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), 3.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.7 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.7 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Far Green 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,102 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 | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 93 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 213th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% 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 — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rednock School — 1.8 miles Maidenhill School — 4.0 miles Marling School — 4.8 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 — 4 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 5 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 55 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 Far Green
The nearest practice to Far Green is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Far Green list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Far Green are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Far Green
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Orthodontist in Far Green: People weighing up braces or aligners in Far Green can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Far Green.
A quick look at Far Green
The nearest other location we cover is Tickshill, under 1 km to the north.
Practice signals around Far Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Far Green itself. The closest on record are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 5 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Tickshill, Coaley, Hamshill, Ashmead Green, Rockstowes, and Farfield may also help.
Far Green in context
ONS classifies Far Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Far Green falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.7% of Far Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,102 residents in Far Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Far Green has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Far Green attend schools such as Rednock School (1.8 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Far Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Far Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Far Green Explained
Patients in Far Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Far Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Far Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Far Green
Many people in Far Green delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Far Green
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Far Green. Far Green is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Far Green sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Far Green, 6.6% of the 1,102 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Far Green is better served than 52% 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 Far Green are Rednock School (1.8 miles) and Maidenhill School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Far Green among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Far Green is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 20 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Far Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Far Green
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Far Green, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Tickshill, Coaley, Hamshill, Ashmead Green, Rockstowes, and Farfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Far Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Far Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Far Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Far Green is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (3.6 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Far Green?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Far Green, 9 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Far Green?
The nearest practice to Far Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (3.6 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Far Green, Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Far Green, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.