Orthodontic practices near Frocester
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Frocester, 15 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 1.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 4.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 4.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 4.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frocester with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 1.7 miles north-east; the next are Stroud (4.0 miles east) and Quedgeley (6.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 4.0 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 6.8 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.8 miles north |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 13.6 miles south |
| Cirencester | 3 | 14.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frocester
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), 1.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.6 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frocester 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 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,330 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 121 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 107th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maidenhill School — 2.0 miles Marling School — 3.4 miles Archway School — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 714 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Optimal Dental Care, Stonehouse — 2 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 4 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 46 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 Frocester
The nearest practice to Frocester is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: HRS Dental Care (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Frocester list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Frocester are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frocester
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Local treatment availability around Frocester
There is no orthodontist on our records in Frocester itself. The nearest we do hold are Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 2 miles away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 4 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Frocester
Frocester is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Frocester's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.4% of the 1,330 residents in Frocester's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Frocester is better served than 69% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Frocester are served by secondary schools including Maidenhill School (2.0 miles) and Marling School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Frocester's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Frocester is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frocester
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frocester often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frocester?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frocester is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are HRS Dental Care (1.9 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frocester?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Frocester, 15 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frocester?
The nearest practice to Frocester that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Optimal Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (1.9 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frocester, 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 Frocester, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.