Orthodontic practices near Northwood Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Northwood Green; 12 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 5.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 5.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 7.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 7.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 7.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 8.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Northwood Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 5.6 miles east; the next are Gloucester (7.1 miles east) and Stonehouse (8.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.6 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 7.1 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 12.8 miles west |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 14.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Northwood Green
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), 8.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.8 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Northwood Green 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,394 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% 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 | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 358th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% 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 — 3.4 miles SGS Forest High School — 3.6 miles Severn Vale School — 5.4 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 7 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 45 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 Northwood Green
The nearest practice to Northwood Green is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 5.6 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 12 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (7.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Northwood Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Northwood Green are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, 7.2 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 Northwood Green to St.James Dental is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Northwood Green
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Local orthodontic signals in Northwood Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Northwood Green itself. The closest on record are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 7 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Northwood Green
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Northwood Green sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Northwood Green's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Northwood Green, 6.7% of the 1,394 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 Northwood Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Northwood Green are served by secondary schools including Dene Magna and Sixth Form (3.4 miles) and SGS Forest High School (3.6 miles). Northwood Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Northwood Green is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Northwood Green
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Northwood Green
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Frequently Asked Questions in Northwood Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Northwood Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Northwood Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Northwood Green is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 5.6 miles to the east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (7.1 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Northwood Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Northwood Green, 12 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Northwood Green?
The nearest practice to Northwood Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester, about 7.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (7.4 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Northwood Green, Gloucestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Northwood Green, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.