Orthodontic practices near Flaxley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Flaxley; 11 practices within 10 and 43 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 7.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 9.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 9.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 9.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 9.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flaxley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 7.2 miles east; the next are Gloucester (9.0 miles east) and Stonehouse (9.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.2 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 9.0 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.0 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 11 | 15.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flaxley
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), 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flaxley 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,692 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 114 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 443rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 1.9 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 7 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 9 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 43 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 Flaxley
The nearest practice to Flaxley is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 7.2 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 43.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Flaxley list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Flaxley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Flaxley to St.James Dental is roughly 15 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flaxley
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Orthodontist in Flaxley: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Flaxley? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Flaxley itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
Flaxley at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Pope's Hill, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Flaxley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Flaxley itself. The closest on record are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Flaxley
Officially, Flaxley is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Flaxley. With just 11.4% of residents under 16, Flaxley skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Flaxley, 5.3% of the 1,692 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Flaxley; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Flaxley attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (1.9 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Flaxley close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Flaxley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Pope's Hill, Broadoak, Green Bottom, Grange Village, Little Dean, and Abenhall can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
All Orthodontic Options in Flaxley Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Flaxley can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Flaxley
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Flaxley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Flaxley 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Flaxley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Flaxley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flaxley
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Flaxley, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Pope's Hill, Broadoak, Green Bottom, Grange Village, Little Dean, and Abenhall.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Flaxley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flaxley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flaxley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flaxley is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7.2 miles to the east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (9.0 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flaxley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Flaxley, 11 practices within 10 miles and 43 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flaxley?
The nearest practice to Flaxley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 9.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (9.0 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (9.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flaxley, 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 Flaxley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.