Orthodontic practices near May Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of May Hill; 9 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 7.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 7.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 7.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 8.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 8.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 8.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 8.9 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 May Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 7.4 miles south-east; the next are Gloucester (7.8 miles east) and Stonehouse (10.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.8 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.7 miles west |
| Stroud | 5 | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 14.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of May Hill
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) | 15.1 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.2 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.
May Hill 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,683 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.7% 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 | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 449th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.7 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 3.4 miles SGS Forest High School — 4.5 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 — 7 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 8 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 — 7 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 May Hill
From May Hill the nearest practice is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 7.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (8.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around May Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 May Hill are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from May Hill 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 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In May Hill
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Orthodontist in May Hill: Before booking anything in May Hill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both May Hill and the wider Gloucestershire area.
Where May Hill sits locally
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Dursley Cross, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for May Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in May Hill itself. The closest on record are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 11 miles away.
May Hill in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, May Hill sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of May Hill's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around May Hill, 6.1% of the 1,683 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in May Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in May Hill are served by secondary schools including Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.7 miles) and Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. May Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to May Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Dursley Cross, Glasshouse, Longhope, Clifford's Mesne, Huntley, and Taynton Village can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The Orthodontic Journey in May Hill
Many people in May Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in May Hill
There's no orthodontist on record in May Hill itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 7 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies May Hill as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in May Hill. May Hill has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around May Hill, 6.1% of the 1,683 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in May Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near May Hill attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.7 miles) and Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, May Hill is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to May Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in May Hill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in May Hill can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in May Hill 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around May Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around May Hill
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare May Hill, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Dursley Cross, Glasshouse, Longhope, Clifford's Mesne, Huntley, and Taynton Village.
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Frequently Asked Questions in May Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in May Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to May Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to May Hill is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 7.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (7.8 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near May Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of May Hill, 9 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 7.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near May Hill?
The nearest practice to May Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 8.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (8.3 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in May Hill, Gloucestershire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in May Hill, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.