Orthodontic practices near Kilkenney
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Kilkenney, 16 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 3.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 3.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (201 reviews) |
| Oriel Villas Dental SurgeryCheltenham | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (344 reviews) |
| Cambray DentalCheltenham | 3.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (193 reviews) |
| Ormond Terrace DentalCheltenham | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (166 reviews) |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 3.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (194 reviews) |
| Cheltenham Spa Dental & Implant ClinicCheltenham | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| The Orthodontic Practice & Consulting RoomsCheltenham | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kilkenney with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cheltenham, 3.1 miles north-west; the next are Bishops Cleeve (6.5 miles north-west) and Gloucester (9.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 13 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 9.5 miles west |
| Cirencester | 3 | 10.7 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.3 miles west |
| Stroud | 4 | 12.4 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 Kilkenney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental (5.0 from 201 reviews), 3.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.3 miles west |
| Cirencester Dental PracticeCirencester | 4.9 (413 reviews) | 10.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kilkenney at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,628 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 24 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 179th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Balcarras School — 2.0 miles Pittville School — 4.0 miles The High School Leckhampton — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,427 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, Cheltenham — 3 miles Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve, Bishops Cleeve — 6 miles Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 35 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 Kilkenney
The nearest practice to Kilkenney is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Kilkenney list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Kilkenney are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Oriel Villas Dental Surgery in Cheltenham, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kilkenney
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Orthodontist in Kilkenney: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Kilkenney understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
What official data says about Kilkenney
Officially, Kilkenney is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kilkenney falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,628 residents in the neighbourhood around Kilkenney, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Kilkenney has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Kilkenney attend schools such as Balcarras School (2.0 miles) and Pittville School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kilkenney sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kilkenney is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away.
Local snapshot of Kilkenney
Dowdeswell is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Kilkenney.
Local orthodontic signals in Kilkenney
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kilkenney. The closest on record are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 3 miles away; Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 6 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Dowdeswell, Foxcote, Andoversford, Charlton Kings, Little Herbert's, and Syreford if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
All Orthodontic Options in Kilkenney Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Kilkenney offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Kilkenney — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Kilkenney — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Kilkenney sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.2% of Kilkenney's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kilkenney, 8.1% of the 1,628 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kilkenney is better served than 81% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Kilkenney are served by secondary schools including Balcarras School (2.0 miles) and Pittville School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kilkenney's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Kilkenney is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kilkenney itself. The nearest recorded are Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 3 miles away; Confident Dental & Implant Clinic - Cleevelands, Bishop’s Cleeve in Bishops Cleeve, about 6 miles away; and Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Kilkenney
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kilkenney helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Kilkenney
- 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 Kilkenney
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Kilkenney. Officially, Kilkenney is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.2% of Kilkenney's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kilkenney, 8.1% of the 1,628 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kilkenney has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Kilkenney attend schools such as Balcarras School (2.0 miles) and Pittville School (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Kilkenney'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 Kilkenney is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 38 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kilkenney. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kilkenney
If Kilkenney, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Dowdeswell, Foxcote, Andoversford, Charlton Kings, Little Herbert's, and Syreford may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kilkenney
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kilkenney often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kilkenney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kilkenney is Cheltenham & Cotswold Dental, about 3.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Oriel Villas Dental Surgery (3.7 miles) and Cambray Dental (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kilkenney?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Kilkenney, 16 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kilkenney?
The nearest practice to Kilkenney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Oriel Villas Dental Surgery in Cheltenham, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Cambray Dental (3.7 miles) and Pittville Lawn Dental & Implant Clinic (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kilkenney, Gloucestershire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kilkenney, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.