Orthodontic practices near Fretherne
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fretherne, 17 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 5.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 5.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 7.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fretherne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 5.0 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (5.7 miles north-east) and Stroud (7.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.7 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 13.7 miles west |
| Cheltenham | 11 | 15.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fretherne
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), 5.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fretherne 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 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,042 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 313th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maidenhill School — 5.1 miles Severn Vale School — 5.4 miles SGS Forest High School — 5.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 5 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 8 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 | 17 within 10 miles, 41 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 Fretherne
The nearest practice to Fretherne is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 5 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 17 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Fretherne list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Fretherne are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fretherne to Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fretherne
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fretherne, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fretherne or another part of Gloucestershire.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Priding, Framilode, Frampton on Severn, Arlingham, Stantway, and Awre are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What local practice data suggests in Fretherne
There is no orthodontist on our records in Fretherne itself. The nearest recorded are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 5 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; and Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Fretherne
ONS classifies Fretherne as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Fretherne falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Fretherne's under-16 share sits at 18.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 2,042 residents in Fretherne's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Fretherne are served by secondary schools including Maidenhill School (5.1 miles) and Severn Vale School (5.4 miles). Fretherne falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fretherne is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Local context for Fretherne
Just around 1 km north-east, Priding is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Fretherne
The orthodontic landscape in Fretherne offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fretherne — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Fretherne vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Fretherne sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.3% of Fretherne's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 2,042 residents in Fretherne's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Fretherne are served by secondary schools including Maidenhill School (5.1 miles) and Severn Vale School (5.4 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Fretherne sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fretherne is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fretherne. The nearest we do hold are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 5 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; and Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Fretherne
Many people in Fretherne delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fretherne
Not every practice near Fretherne offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Fretherne falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Fretherne. 18.3% of Fretherne's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 2,042 residents in Fretherne's census neighbourhood, 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 Fretherne are served by secondary schools including Maidenhill School (5.1 miles) and Severn Vale School (5.4 miles). Fretherne's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Fretherne is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fretherne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fretherne
This part of the page places Fretherne, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Priding, Framilode, Frampton on Severn, Arlingham, Stantway, and Awre for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fretherne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fretherne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fretherne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fretherne is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Optimal Dental Care (5.2 miles) and St.James Dental (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fretherne?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fretherne, 17 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fretherne?
The nearest practice to Fretherne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 5.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (5.2 miles) and HRS Dental Care (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fretherne, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fretherne, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.