Orthodontic practices near Hempsted
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Hempsted, 30 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 1.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 1.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 1.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 1.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 2.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hempsted with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 1.2 miles east; the next are Quedgeley (1.7 miles south) and Stonehouse (6.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 1.2 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 1.7 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 6.8 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 7.4 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 8.2 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 Hempsted
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), 7.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hempsted at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gloucester |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,933 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 743 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 74th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Crypt School — 1.1 miles Ribston Hall High School — 1.2 miles Holmleigh Park High School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,297 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, Gloucester — 1 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 2 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 39 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | GL2 |
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 Hempsted
Hempsted is 1.2 miles from The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hempsted list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Hempsted are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hempsted
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Orthodontist in Hempsted: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Hempsted understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Widen your local search
Pages for Podsmead, High Orchard, Lower Tuffley, Pool Meadow, Quedgeley, and The Island follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local context for Hempsted
Podsmead is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Hempsted.
Hempsted in context
Hempsted is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hempsted falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.4% of Hempsted's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,933 residents in the neighbourhood around Hempsted, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Hempsted has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hempsted are served by secondary schools including The Crypt School (1.1 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Hempsted sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hempsted is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Hempsted
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hempsted. The nearest we do hold are The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 2 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 7 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hempsted
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Hempsted helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Hempsted
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hempsted
Practices serving Hempsted differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Hempsted is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Hempsted's under-16 share sits at 19.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,933 residents in the neighbourhood around Hempsted, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hempsted is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Hempsted are served by secondary schools including The Crypt School (1.1 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.2 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Hempsted's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hempsted is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hempsted
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hempsted has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hempsted
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hempsted. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hempsted
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Hempsted, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Podsmead, High Orchard, Lower Tuffley, Pool Meadow, Quedgeley, and The Island follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hempsted
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hempsted often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hempsted?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hempsted is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 1.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Diana Pana Dentist (1.5 miles) and Dr Naiz Khan (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hempsted?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Hempsted, 30 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hempsted?
The nearest practice to Hempsted that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 1.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hempsted, 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 Hempsted, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.