Orthodontic practices near Lower Tuffley
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Lower Tuffley, 30 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 0.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 0.9 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 2.4 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Tuffley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 0.9 miles west; the next are Gloucester (1.6 miles north-east) and Stonehouse (5.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 0.9 miles west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 5.5 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 6.0 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 8.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Tuffley
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), 5.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 5.8 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 2.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Tuffley 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,234 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% 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 | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 29 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holmleigh Park High School — 0.1 miles St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.7 miles The Crypt School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,273 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — under a mile The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, Gloucester — 2 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 38 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 Tuffley
The nearest practice to Lower Tuffley is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 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 30 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cotteswold House Dental Care (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Lower Tuffley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Tuffley are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 29 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Tuffley
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Lower Tuffley
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Lower Tuffley, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lower Tuffley itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
Practice data for Lower Tuffley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Tuffley itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, under a mile away; The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 2 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 6 miles away.
Lower Tuffley in numbers
Just around 1 km north, Podsmead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Lower Tuffley
Lower Tuffley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Lower Tuffley's under-16 share sits at 16.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Tuffley, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Lower Tuffley has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Lower Tuffley are served by secondary schools including Holmleigh Park High School (0.1 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Tuffley close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Tuffley is about 29 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Podsmead, Quedgeley, Hempsted, Tuffley, Brookthorpe, and Tredworth.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Tuffley
Many people in Lower Tuffley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Tuffley
Orthodontic practices in and around Lower Tuffley vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Lower Tuffley is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Lower Tuffley. Census data puts 16.5% of Lower Tuffley's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Tuffley, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Tuffley is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lower Tuffley are served by secondary schools including Holmleigh Park High School (0.1 miles) and St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Lower Tuffley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Tuffley is about 29 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lower Tuffley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Tuffley has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Tuffley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Tuffley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Tuffley
This section helps connect Lower Tuffley, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Podsmead, Quedgeley, Hempsted, Tuffley, Brookthorpe, and Tredworth.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Tuffley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Tuffley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Tuffley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Tuffley is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (1.6 miles) and Cotteswold House Dental Care (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Tuffley?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Lower Tuffley, 30 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Tuffley?
The nearest practice to Lower Tuffley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 1.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (2.5 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Tuffley, Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Tuffley, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.