Orthodontic practices near Lower Ley
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lower Ley, 17 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 3.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 3.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 5.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 5.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 5.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 5.9 miles 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 Lower Ley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 3.5 miles east; the next are Gloucester (5.1 miles east) and Stonehouse (6.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 3.5 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 5.1 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 12.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Ley
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), 7.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Ley 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 | 1,394 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 207th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Severn Vale School — 3.3 miles Holmleigh Park High School — 4.2 miles The Crypt School — 4.6 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 4 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 5 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 40 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 Lower Ley
The nearest practice to Lower Ley is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Lower Ley list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Lower Ley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Ley
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Orthodontist in Lower Ley: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Lower Ley? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Local orthodontic signals in Lower Ley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Ley itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 4 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 5 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 7 miles away.
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What official data says about Lower Ley
By ONS classification, Lower Ley falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lower Ley falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15% of Lower Ley's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,394 residents in Lower Ley's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lower Ley are served by secondary schools including Severn Vale School (3.3 miles) and Holmleigh Park High School (4.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Lower Ley is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Ley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Local snapshot of Lower Ley
Just around 1 km north-east, Oakle Street is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Ley
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Ley
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Ley
Orthodontic treatment in Lower Ley is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Lower Ley
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Lower Ley. Lower Ley is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,394 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Ley, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lower Ley are served by secondary schools including Severn Vale School (3.3 miles) and Holmleigh Park High School (4.2 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Lower Ley is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Ley is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Ley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Ley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Lower Ley, Gloucestershire against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Oakle Street, Boxbush, Chaxhill, Wicks Green, Farleys End, and Grange Court.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Ley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Ley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Ley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Ley is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 3.5 miles to the east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (5.1 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Ley?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lower Ley, 17 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Ley?
The nearest practice to Lower Ley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 5.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (5.3 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Ley, 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 Lower Ley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.