Orthodontic practices near Houndscroft
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Houndscroft, 13 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, 1.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 1.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 1.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 1.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 2.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Houndscroft with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 1.7 miles north; the next are Stonehouse (2.9 miles north-west) and Quedgeley (8.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 1.7 miles north |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 8.0 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.7 miles north |
| Cirencester | 3 | 10.3 miles east |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 13.0 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 Houndscroft
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), 3.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.9 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Houndscroft 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,031 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 547 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13% 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 | 6.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stroud High School — 2.0 miles Marling School — 2.1 miles Thomas Keble School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,997 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 2 miles HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 3 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 50 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 Houndscroft
Houndscroft is 1.7 miles from Imperial Dental Group Stroud, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Houndscroft list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Houndscroft are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Houndscroft
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Houndscroft
Orthodontist in Houndscroft: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Houndscroft, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
What local practice data suggests in Houndscroft
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Houndscroft. The closest on record are Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 2 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away.
Houndscroft at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Bownham, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Houndscroft
Houndscroft — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.2% of Houndscroft's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,031 residents in Houndscroft's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Houndscroft has more choice than 69% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Houndscroft are Stroud High School (2.0 miles) and Marling School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Houndscroft's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Houndscroft is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bownham, Butterrow, Bagpath, Burleigh, Far Thrupp, and Theescombe.
Orthodontic Treatments in Houndscroft
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Houndscroft can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Houndscroft — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Houndscroft vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Houndscroft is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Houndscroft's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Houndscroft, 6.9% of the 1,031 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Houndscroft is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Houndscroft are served by secondary schools including Stroud High School (2.0 miles) and Marling School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Houndscroft among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Houndscroft is about 24 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Houndscroft itself. The closest on record are Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 2 miles away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 3 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Houndscroft
Orthodontic treatment in Houndscroft is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Houndscroft
Practices serving Houndscroft differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Houndscroft is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Houndscroft, 6.9% of the 1,031 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Houndscroft has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Houndscroft attend schools such as Stroud High School (2.0 miles) and Marling School (2.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Houndscroft's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Houndscroft is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Houndscroft. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Houndscroft
These links help widen your research beyond Houndscroft, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Bownham, Butterrow, Bagpath, Burleigh, Far Thrupp, and Theescombe follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Houndscroft
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Houndscroft often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Houndscroft?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Houndscroft is Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 1.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Rowcroft Dental Centre (1.8 miles) and Brockley House Dental (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Houndscroft?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Houndscroft, 13 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Houndscroft?
The nearest practice to Houndscroft that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (2.9 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Houndscroft, Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Houndscroft, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.