Orthodontic practices near Gorsley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gorsley; 1 practice within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 10.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 10.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 10.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 10.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 10.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 10.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gorsley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 10.0 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (10.5 miles south-east) and Hereford (13.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.0 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 13.3 miles north-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 14.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gorsley
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), 14.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.8 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gorsley 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,796 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 572nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.1 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 5.0 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 5.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 976 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 10 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Gorsley
The nearest practice to Gorsley is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 10 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Gorsley list clear aligners, the nearest 10.3 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 Gorsley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 10.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gorsley to ROGER MOORE DENTAL is roughly 20 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 260 to 520 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £115 to £235 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 260 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gorsley
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Gorsley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Gorsley with the wider Gloucestershire area.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Gorsley Common, Beavan's Hill, Kilcot, Aston Ingham, Aston Crews, and Clifford's Mesne.
Area profile for Gorsley
Gorsley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Gorsley's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,796 residents in the neighbourhood around Gorsley, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gorsley; the nearest is about 10 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Gorsley attend schools such as Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (2.1 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Gorsley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gorsley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Local context for Gorsley
Just under 1 km west, Gorsley Common is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Gorsley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Gorsley itself. The closest on record are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 10 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away; and The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 13 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Gorsley
Many people in Gorsley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gorsley
No orthodontic practice covers Gorsley directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 6 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Gorsley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15% of Gorsley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gorsley, 4.9% of the 1,796 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Gorsley usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 10 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Gorsley are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (2.1 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Gorsley close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Gorsley is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Gorsley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Gorsley has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Gorsley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Gorsley — 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 Gorsley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gorsley
These links help widen your research beyond Gorsley, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can also browse nearby location pages including Gorsley Common, Beavan's Hill, Kilcot, Aston Ingham, Aston Crews, and Clifford's Mesne.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gorsley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gorsley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gorsley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gorsley is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 10.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontics (10.3 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gorsley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gorsley, 1 practice within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 10.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gorsley?
The nearest practice to Gorsley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 10.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (10.5 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gorsley, Gloucestershire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gorsley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.