Orthodontic practices near Matson
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Matson, 30 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 0.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 2.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Matson with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 0.5 miles north; the next are Quedgeley (2.7 miles west) and Stroud (6.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 0.5 miles north |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 2.7 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 6.3 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 6.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Matson
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), 7.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Matson 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 22.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,645 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,845 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% 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 | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gloucester Academy — 0.3 miles Ribston Hall High School — 1.1 miles Barnwood Park School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,187 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cotteswold House Dental Care, Gloucester — under a mile St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 3 miles Nuno Bento | Osteopath, Stroud — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | GL4 |
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 Matson
Matson has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Cotteswold House Dental Care 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 30 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cotteswold House Dental Care (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Matson 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 Matson are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Matson
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Orthodontist in Matson: This page was put together for people in Matson who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Matson itself or elsewhere in Gloucestershire.
Matson in context
Matson is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 22.9% of Matson's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Matson, 7.7% of the 1,645 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Matson has more choice than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Matson attend schools such as Gloucester Academy (0.3 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Matson's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Matson is about 31 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Local provider signals in Matson
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Matson itself. The closest on record are Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, under a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 3 miles away; and Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 6 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Coney Hill, Robinswood, Saintbridge, Tuffley, Abbeymead, and Tredworth.
Matson in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Robinswood, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Matson
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Matson can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Matson — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Matson vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Matson 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 Matson. Matson skews family-heavy: 22.9% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Matson, 7.7% of the 1,645 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Matson 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 Matson are served by secondary schools including Gloucester Academy (0.3 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Matson among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Matson is about 31 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Matson itself. The nearest we do hold are Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, under a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 3 miles away; and Nuno Bento | Osteopath in Stroud, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Matson
Starting orthodontic treatment in Matson 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Matson 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 Matson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Matson
This part of the page places Matson, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Coney Hill, Robinswood, Saintbridge, Tuffley, Abbeymead, and Tredworth.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Matson
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Matson often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Matson?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Matson is Cotteswold House Dental Care in Gloucester, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (1.2 miles) and Diana Pana Dentist (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Matson?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Matson, 30 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Matson?
The nearest practice to Matson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (1.9 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Matson, 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 Matson, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.