Orthodontic practices near Longlevens
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Longlevens, 31 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 0.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 1.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 1.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 1.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 2.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 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 Longlevens with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 0.7 miles south; the next are Quedgeley (4.5 miles south-west) and Cheltenham (5.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 0.7 miles south |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 5.5 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 9.1 miles south |
| Stonehouse | 2 | 9.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longlevens
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), 9.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 9.6 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 7.2 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 6.2 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longlevens 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,623 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,455 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% 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 | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir Thomas Rich's School — 0.8 miles Denmark Road High School — 0.9 miles Barnwood Park School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre, Gloucester — under a mile St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 4 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 Longlevens
Longlevens has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Longlevens list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Longlevens are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longlevens
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Orthodontist in Longlevens: This page was put together for people in Longlevens who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
A quick look at Longlevens
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Innsworth, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Longlevens
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Longlevens itself. The closest on record are Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, under a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 4 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 6 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Innsworth, Twigworth, Gloucester, Kingsholm, Barnwood, and Down Hatherley follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Longlevens
Longlevens — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.3% of Longlevens's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,623 residents in the neighbourhood around Longlevens, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Longlevens has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Longlevens are Sir Thomas Rich's School (0.8 miles) and Denmark Road High School (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Longlevens's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longlevens is about 33 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longlevens
The orthodontic landscape in Longlevens offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. 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 Longlevens 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.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Longlevens
Starting orthodontic treatment in Longlevens can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Longlevens
- 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 Longlevens
What's available in Longlevens depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Longlevens is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 16.3% of Longlevens's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,623 residents in Longlevens's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Longlevens has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Longlevens are Sir Thomas Rich's School (0.8 miles) and Denmark Road High School (0.9 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Longlevens among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longlevens is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longlevens. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longlevens
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Longlevens, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Innsworth, Twigworth, Gloucester, Kingsholm, Barnwood, and Down Hatherley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longlevens
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longlevens often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longlevens?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longlevens is Affinity Dental Care & Implant Centre in Gloucester, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (1.0 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longlevens?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Longlevens, 31 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longlevens?
The nearest practice to Longlevens that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 1.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longlevens, 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 Longlevens, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.