Orthodontic practices near Mitcheldean
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Mitcheldean; 2 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 9.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 10.3 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 10.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 10.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 10.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 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 Mitcheldean with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 9.2 miles east; the next are Monmouth (9.8 miles west) and Gloucester (10.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.2 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.8 miles west |
| Gloucester | 8 | 10.3 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 16.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Mitcheldean
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), 11.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 17.0 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.7 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mitcheldean 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 2,783 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 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 | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 170 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 546th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 0.2 miles SGS Forest High School — 2.2 miles Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,275 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Mitcheldean
The nearest practice to Mitcheldean is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 9.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (10.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Mitcheldean list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 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 Mitcheldean are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 10.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Mitcheldean to St.James Dental is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Mitcheldean
Orthodontist in Mitcheldean: Before booking anything in Mitcheldean, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire. Mitcheldean — a small village with a population of around 2,783 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Mitcheldean
Around 2,783 people live in Mitcheldean, which is a small village within Gloucestershire. Just around 1 km south, Plump Hill is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Mitcheldean
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Mitcheldean itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 10 miles away.
The local picture in Mitcheldean
ONS classifies Mitcheldean as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Mitcheldean. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,531 residents in Mitcheldean's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Mitcheldean has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Mitcheldean are Dene Magna and Sixth Form (0.2 miles) and SGS Forest High School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Mitcheldean falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Mitcheldean is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Plump Hill, Abenhall, Shapridge, Green Bottom, Drybrook, and Lea Line if you are weighing up more than one location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Mitcheldean
Orthodontic treatment in Mitcheldean is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Mitcheldean
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Mitcheldean runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Mitcheldean
Patients in Mitcheldean have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Mitcheldean — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Mitcheldean itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Mitcheldean's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mitcheldean falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Mitcheldean's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,531 residents in the neighbourhood around Mitcheldean, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Mitcheldean has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Mitcheldean attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (0.2 miles) and SGS Forest High School (2.2 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Mitcheldean's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Mitcheldean is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mitcheldean. The nearest we do hold are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mitcheldean. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mitcheldean
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. This page links onward to Plump Hill, Abenhall, Shapridge, Green Bottom, Drybrook, and Lea Line for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mitcheldean
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mitcheldean often want to know before getting started.
Is there an orthodontist near Mitcheldean?
The most reliable answer usually comes from a clinician-reviewed assessment based on your own photos, rather than a general rule.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mitcheldean?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mitcheldean is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9.2 miles to the east. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (9.8 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mitcheldean?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Mitcheldean, 2 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mitcheldean?
The nearest practice to Mitcheldean that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 10.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (10.6 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (10.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mitcheldean, 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 Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.