Orthodontic practices near Nupend
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Nupend, 17 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 1.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 4.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 4.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Nupend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 1.3 miles south-east; the next are Stroud (4.0 miles east) and Quedgeley (4.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 4.0 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 13.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Nupend
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), 1.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 13.8 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Nupend at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stroud |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,781 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 140 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% 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 | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maidenhill School — 1.4 miles Archway School — 3.1 miles Marling School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 714 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 1 miles Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — 4 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 42 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 Nupend
The nearest practice to Nupend is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 42.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Nupend list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Nupend are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Nupend
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsOrthodontic services in Nupend
Orthodontist in Nupend: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Nupend? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Nupend or another part of Gloucestershire.
Useful local orthodontic context for Nupend
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Nupend. The nearest we do hold are Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about a mile away; Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 4 miles away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 5 miles away.
Local snapshot of Nupend
Just around 1 km south-east, Nastend is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nupend in context
Nupend's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Nupend falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Nupend's under-16 share sits at 19.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,781 residents in Nupend's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Nupend has more choice than 72% of towns in England. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Nupend are served by secondary schools including Maidenhill School (1.4 miles) and Archway School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Nupend among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Nupend is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 24 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Nastend, Bath Street, Eastington, Moreton Valence, Whitminster, and Little Haresfield follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Nupend
Starting orthodontic treatment in Nupend can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Nupend
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Nupend
Not every practice near Nupend offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Nupend sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.1% of Nupend's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,781 residents in Nupend's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Nupend 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. Secondary-age pupils near Nupend attend schools such as Maidenhill School (1.4 miles) and Archway School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Nupend falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Nupend is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Nupend
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Nupend 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Nupend
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Nupend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Nupend
These links help widen your research beyond Nupend, Gloucestershire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Nastend, Bath Street, Eastington, Moreton Valence, Whitminster, and Little Haresfield.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Nupend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Nupend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Nupend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Nupend is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Optimal Dental Care (1.5 miles) and HRS Dental Care (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Nupend?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Nupend, 17 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Nupend?
The nearest practice to Nupend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (1.5 miles) and HRS Dental Care (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Nupend, 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 Nupend, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.