Orthodontic practices near Foss Cross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Foss Cross; 3 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Cirencester Dental Practice, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (413 reviews) |
| Specialist Orthodontic Solutions CirencesterCirencester | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICSCirencester | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 10.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 11.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 11.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 11.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foss Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cirencester, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Cheltenham (10.6 miles north-west) and Broad Blunsdon (13.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cirencester | 3 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Broad Blunsdon | 2 | 13.2 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 13.5 miles west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 14.0 miles north-west |
| Swindon | 2 | 14.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Foss Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 10.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-west |
| Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - CheltenhamBroad Blunsdon | 5.0 (20 reviews) | 13.2 miles south |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foss Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| 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 | 13.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,789 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cirencester Kingshill School — 4.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cirencester Dental Practice, Cirencester — 5 miles Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 11 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham, Broad Blunsdon — 13 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 51 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 Foss Cross
From Foss Cross the nearest practice is Cirencester Dental Practice, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham (13.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dentalcare Swindon (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Foss Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Foss Cross are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cirencester Dental Practice, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Foss Cross to Cirencester Dental Practice 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foss Cross
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Local provider signals in Foss Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Foss Cross. The nearest we do hold are Cirencester Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 11 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cheltenham in Broad Blunsdon, about 13 miles away.
Foss Cross in numbers
Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Coln Rogers, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Foss Cross
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Foss Cross sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Foss Cross has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.1% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,789 residents in the neighbourhood around Foss Cross, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Foss Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Foss Cross are Cirencester Kingshill School (4.8 miles). Foss Cross sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Foss Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Coln Rogers, Chedworth, Fossebridge, Calmsden, Coln Saint Denis, and Winson are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Foss Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Foss Cross 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Foss Cross
Not every practice near Foss Cross offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Foss Cross sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Foss Cross's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,789 residents in the neighbourhood around Foss Cross, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Foss Cross usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Foss Cross attend schools such as Cirencester Kingshill School (4.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Foss Cross is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Foss Cross is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 37 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Foss Cross
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Foss Cross can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Foss Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Foss Cross — 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 Foss Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Foss Cross
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Foss Cross, Gloucestershire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Coln Rogers, Chedworth, Fossebridge, Calmsden, Coln Saint Denis, and Winson may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foss Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foss Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foss Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foss Cross is Cirencester Dental Practice, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Specialist Orthodontic Solutions Cirencester (5.3 miles) and CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foss Cross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Foss Cross, 3 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cirencester, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foss Cross?
The nearest practice to Foss Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cirencester Dental Practice, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include CIRENCESTER ORTHODONTICS (5.3 miles) and Oriel Villas Dental Surgery (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foss Cross, 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 Foss Cross, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.