Orthodontic practices near Longhope
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Longhope; 9 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 7.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 7.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 8.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 9.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 9.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 9.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longhope with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 7.8 miles east; the next are Gloucester (8.6 miles east) and Stonehouse (10.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.8 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.6 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 11.7 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 13.1 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 15.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longhope
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), 11.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longhope 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 |
| Population | 1,092 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,816 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 90 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% 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 | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 1.6 miles SGS Forest High School — 3.4 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,020 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 8 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 9 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 11 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, 46 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Longhope
The nearest practice to Longhope is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 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 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Longhope list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 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 Longhope are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 8.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Longhope to St.James 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 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longhope
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Longhope
Orthodontist in Longhope: This page was put together for people in Longhope who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Longhope and the wider Gloucestershire area. Longhope — a small village with a population of around 1,092 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Dursley Cross, May Hill, Abenhall, Glasshouse, Green Bottom, and Lea Line if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Longhope
ONS classifies Longhope as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Longhope sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Longhope, 5.6% of the 1,816 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Longhope has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Longhope attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (1.6 miles) and SGS Forest High School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Longhope close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Longhope is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 29 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Longhope
Longhope has a population of around 1,092, making it a small village within Gloucestershire. Just around 1 km north-east, Dursley Cross is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Longhope
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longhope. The closest on record are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 9 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Longhope
The orthodontic landscape in Longhope offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Longhope 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.
The Orthodontic Journey in Longhope
Starting orthodontic treatment in Longhope can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Longhope follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longhope. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longhope
If Longhope, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Dursley Cross, May Hill, Abenhall, Glasshouse, Green Bottom, and Lea Line follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Longhope
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longhope often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longhope?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longhope is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7.8 miles to the east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (8.6 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (8.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longhope?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Longhope, 9 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 7.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longhope?
The nearest practice to Longhope that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 8.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (9.0 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longhope, 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 Longhope, 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.