Orthodontic practices near Nailbridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Nailbridge; 1 practice within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 10.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 11.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 12.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 12.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nailbridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.2 miles west; the next are Quedgeley (10.3 miles east) and Gloucester (11.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.2 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.3 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.7 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.8 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 15.2 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 Nailbridge
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), 12.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.2 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nailbridge 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,814 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 262 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 497th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | SGS Forest High School — 1.4 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.0 miles Five Acres High School — 4.4 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 | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 40 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Nailbridge
From Nailbridge the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (12 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Nailbridge list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Nailbridge are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 11.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Nailbridge to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nailbridge
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Useful local orthodontic context for Nailbridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Nailbridge itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away.
Area profile for Nailbridge
Nailbridge's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Nailbridge. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Nailbridge, 5.7% of the 1,814 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Nailbridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Nailbridge attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (1.4 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Nailbridge close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Nailbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Nailbridge
Many people in Nailbridge 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 Nailbridge
There's no orthodontist on record in Nailbridge itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Nailbridge is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Nailbridge. 15.4% of Nailbridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Nailbridge, 5.7% of the 1,814 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Nailbridge; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Nailbridge attend schools such as SGS Forest High School (1.4 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Nailbridge sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nailbridge is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 26 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Nailbridge Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Nailbridge
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Nailbridge — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
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Areas We Cover Around Nailbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions in Nailbridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nailbridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nailbridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nailbridge is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.2 miles to the west. The next closest are St.James Dental (10.3 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nailbridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Nailbridge, 1 practice within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nailbridge?
The nearest practice to Nailbridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 11.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (11.9 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nailbridge, 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 Nailbridge, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.