Orthodontic practices near Forwood
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Forwood, 12 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 3.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 3.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 3.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 3.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 3.2 miles north; the next are Stonehouse (4.4 miles north-west) and Cirencester (9.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 3.2 miles north |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 9.5 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.2 miles north |
| Cheltenham | 9 | 14.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forwood
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), 5.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forwood 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 112 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 | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 191st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thomas Keble School — 2.8 miles Stroud High School — 3.7 miles Marling School — 3.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 718 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 3 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 4 miles Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 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 Forwood
Forwood is 3.2 miles from Imperial Dental Group Stroud, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Forwood list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Forwood are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, 3.4 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 Forwood
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Orthodontist in Forwood: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Forwood keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Forwood in context
Forwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.1% of Forwood's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Forwood, 6.4% of the 1,399 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Forwood has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Forwood are Thomas Keble School (2.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Forwood'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 Forwood is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Forwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Forwood itself. The closest on record are Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 3 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 4 miles away; and Cirencester Dental Practice, about 10 miles away.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Bubblewell, Hampton Green, Minchinhampton, Ball's Green, Burleigh, and Knave-in-hole if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
About Forwood
Bubblewell is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Forwood.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Forwood
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Forwood helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Forwood
- 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 Forwood
Orthodontic practices in and around Forwood vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Forwood is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Forwood falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Forwood's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Forwood, 6.4% of the 1,399 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 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Forwood is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Forwood attend schools such as Thomas Keble School (2.8 miles) and Stroud High School (3.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Forwood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Forwood is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Forwood
The orthodontic landscape in Forwood offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Forwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Forwood — 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 Forwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forwood
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Forwood, Gloucestershire, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Bubblewell, Hampton Green, Minchinhampton, Ball's Green, Burleigh, and Knave-in-hole may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Forwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forwood is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 3.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (3.4 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forwood?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Forwood, 12 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forwood?
The nearest practice to Forwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 3.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (4.4 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forwood, Gloucestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Forwood, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.