Orthodontic practices near Hatherley
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Hatherley, 24 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 1.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic CareCheltenham | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| Illume 360 Dental CareCheltenham | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (53 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECheltenham | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 1.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ellie LedgerCheltenham | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Cheltenham OrthodonticsCheltenham | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (19 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 2.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 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 Hatherley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 1.6 miles north-east; the next are Gloucester (4.4 miles west) and Bishops Cleeve (5.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 4.4 miles west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Stroud | 5 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 11.2 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hatherley
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), 11.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 5.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hatherley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tewkesbury |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,587 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 301 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 101st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.9 miles The High School Leckhampton — 1.2 miles Chosen Hill School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,634 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 2 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 4 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 39 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 Hatherley
The nearest practice to Hatherley is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cotteswold House Dental Care (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hatherley list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Hatherley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hatherley
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Orthodontist in Hatherley: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hatherley keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Hatherley itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Up Hatherley, The Reddings, Shurdington, Badgeworth, Bournside, and Fiddler's Green are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Hatherley
Hatherley is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hatherley falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 21.5% of Hatherley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 2,587 residents in Hatherley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Hatherley has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hatherley are served by secondary schools including Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (0.9 miles) and The High School Leckhampton (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Hatherley close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Hatherley is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Hatherley
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hatherley. The nearest recorded are Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 2 miles away; Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 4 miles away; and Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 6 miles away.
Hatherley at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Up Hatherley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hatherley
The orthodontic landscape in Hatherley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Hatherley offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hatherley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hatherley helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Hatherley
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Hatherley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hatherley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hatherley
This part of the page places Hatherley, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Up Hatherley, The Reddings, Shurdington, Badgeworth, Bournside, and Fiddler's Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hatherley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hatherley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hatherley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hatherley is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 1.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Illume 360 Dental Care (1.6 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hatherley?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Hatherley, 24 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hatherley?
The nearest practice to Hatherley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 1.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Illume 360 Dental Care (1.6 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hatherley, Gloucestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hatherley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.