Orthodontic practices near Kingsholm
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Kingsholm, 31 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Gloucester Dental Care, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 0.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 0.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 0.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 1.8 miles south-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 Kingsholm with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (3.4 miles south-west) and Cheltenham (6.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 3.4 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 6.5 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.4 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 8.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kingsholm
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), 8.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 0.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kingsholm 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,998 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.7% aged 16 to 24 and 42.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 53.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,919 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24% 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 | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.5% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Denmark Road High School — 0.2 miles Sir Thomas Rich's School — 1.5 miles Barnwood Park School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,201 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Gloucester Dental Care, Gloucester — under a mile St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 3 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 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 Kingsholm
The nearest practice to Kingsholm is Gloucester Dental Care, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Kingsholm list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Kingsholm are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kingsholm
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Orthodontist in Kingsholm: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Kingsholm understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Gloucester, The Island, High Orchard, Walham, Pool Meadow, and Tredworth as well as this one.
Practice data for Kingsholm
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kingsholm itself. The nearest recorded are Gloucester Dental Care, under a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 3 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 6 miles away.
Kingsholm in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Gloucester, under 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Kingsholm
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Kingsholm sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Kingsholm's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,998 residents in the neighbourhood around Kingsholm, 3.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kingsholm is better served than 72% 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 Kingsholm attend schools such as Denmark Road High School (0.2 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (1.5 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Kingsholm falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsholm is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Kingsholm Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Kingsholm 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Kingsholm 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.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kingsholm
Many people in Kingsholm 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kingsholm
Not every practice near Kingsholm offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Kingsholm is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Kingsholm's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.5% of the 1,998 residents in Kingsholm's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Kingsholm has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kingsholm attend schools such as Denmark Road High School (0.2 miles) and Sir Thomas Rich's School (1.5 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Kingsholm among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kingsholm is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kingsholm. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kingsholm
This section helps connect Kingsholm, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Gloucester, The Island, High Orchard, Walham, Pool Meadow, and Tredworth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kingsholm
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kingsholm often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kingsholm?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kingsholm is Gloucester Dental Care, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kingsholm?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Kingsholm, 31 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kingsholm?
The nearest practice to Kingsholm that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kingsholm, 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 Kingsholm, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.