Orthodontic practices near Five Acres
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Five Acres, 1 practice within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 4.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 11.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 14.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 14.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 15.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 15.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 16.0 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 Five Acres with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 4.1 miles west; the next are Chepstow (11.9 miles south) and Quedgeley (14.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 4.1 miles west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 11.9 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 14.1 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 14.6 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 15.9 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 17.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Five Acres
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), 14.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.7 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 11.9 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Five Acres 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,582 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,222 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 245th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 0.1 miles SGS Forest High School — 5.1 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 — 12 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 14 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 33 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 Five Acres
The nearest practice to Five Acres is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 4.1 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 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (16.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Five Acres list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Five Acres are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 11.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Five Acres
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Orthodontist in Five Acres: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Five Acres often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Five Acres itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
Five Acres in context
Five Acres is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Five Acres's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,582 residents in the neighbourhood around Five Acres, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Five Acres are served by secondary schools including Five Acres High School (0.1 miles) and SGS Forest High School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Five Acres is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Five Acres is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
About Five Acres
Just under 1 km west, Berry Hill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Bakers Hill, Berry Hill, Coleford, Poolway, Joyford, and Lower Berry Hill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What local practice data suggests in Five Acres
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Five Acres. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 12 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 14 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Five Acres
Starting orthodontic treatment in Five Acres can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Five Acres
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Five Acres
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Five Acres — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Five Acres is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Five Acres sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16% of Five Acres's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,582 residents in the neighbourhood around Five Acres, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above 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. Families in Five Acres are served by secondary schools including Five Acres High School (0.1 miles) and SGS Forest High School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Five Acres close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Five Acres is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Five Acres
The orthodontic landscape in Five Acres offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Five Acres
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Five Acres — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Five Acres. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Five Acres
This section helps connect Five Acres, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bakers Hill, Berry Hill, Coleford, Poolway, Joyford, and Lower Berry Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Five Acres
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Five Acres often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Five Acres?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Five Acres is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 4.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (11.9 miles) and St.James Dental (14.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Five Acres?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Five Acres, 1 practice within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Five Acres?
The nearest practice to Five Acres that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 11.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (14.6 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (14.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Five Acres, 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 Five Acres, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.