Orthodontic practices near Littleford
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Littleford; 9 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 7.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 8.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 8.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Littleford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 7.8 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (9.1 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (12.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 12.2 miles north |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 13.0 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 13.7 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Littleford
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), 14.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Littleford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Forest of Dean |
| 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,796 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 472nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 976 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 8 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 53 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 Littleford
The nearest practice to Littleford is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 7.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (8.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Littleford list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Littleford are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 8.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Littleford to ROGER MOORE DENTAL is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 200 to 410 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Littleford
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Orthodontist in Littleford: This page was put together for people in Littleford who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Littleford and the wider Gloucestershire area.
Littleford at a glance
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to The Scarr, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Littleford
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Littleford itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away.
Littleford in context
By ONS classification, Littleford falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Littleford falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Littleford's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,796 residents in the neighbourhood around Littleford, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Littleford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Littleford are Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Littleford close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Littleford is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Brand Green, Malswick, The Scarr, Botloe's Green, Compton Green, and Newent if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Littleford
Orthodontic treatment in Littleford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Littleford
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Littleford — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Littleford
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Littleford can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Littleford — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Littleford. Littleford's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Littleford falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15% of Littleford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Littleford, 4.9% of the 1,796 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Littleford; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Littleford are Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Littleford'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 Littleford is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Littleford. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 12 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Littleford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Littleford
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Littleford, Gloucestershire alone. Related nearby location pages such as Brand Green, Malswick, The Scarr, Botloe's Green, Compton Green, and Newent can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Littleford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Littleford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Littleford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Littleford is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 7.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (8.2 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Littleford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Littleford, 9 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Littleford?
The nearest practice to Littleford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 8.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (8.2 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Littleford, 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 Littleford, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.