Orthodontic practices near Oldbury on the Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Oldbury on the Hill; 4 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 7.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 7.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Yate Dental SurgeryChipping Sodbury | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (28 reviews) |
| Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental PracticeChippenham | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.5 (153 reviews) |
| Hathaway Medical CentreChippenham | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.1 (279 reviews) |
| Frampton Dental SurgeryIron Acton | 10.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 3.3 (44 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 10.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| PerioWorld Dental Suites.Chippenham | 10.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (182 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 10.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oldbury on the Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chipping Sodbury, 7.0 miles south-west; the next are Chippenham (9.9 miles south-east) and Iron Acton (10.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 7.0 miles south-west |
| Chippenham | 6 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 10.2 miles west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.5 miles north |
| Stroud | 5 | 10.8 miles north |
| Corsham | 1 | 11.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oldbury on the 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), 10.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 10.8 miles north |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| Bath Dental ClinicBath | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oldbury on the Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cotswold |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 436th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 5.3 miles Sir William Romney's School — 5.8 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 7 miles Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice, Chippenham — 10 miles Frampton Dental Surgery, Iron Acton — 10 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 77 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 Oldbury on the Hill
From Oldbury on the Hill the nearest practice is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, 7 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Oldbury on the Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 Oldbury on the Hill are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, 9.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Oldbury on the Hill to Ridge 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 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oldbury on the Hill
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Oldbury on the Hill
Orthodontist in Oldbury on the Hill: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Oldbury on the Hill, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Oldbury on the Hill or another part of Gloucestershire.
Oldbury on the Hill at a glance
Didmarton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Oldbury on the Hill.
The local picture in Oldbury on the Hill
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Oldbury on the Hill sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.9% of Oldbury on the Hill's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,531 residents in the neighbourhood around Oldbury on the Hill, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Oldbury on the Hill; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Oldbury on the Hill are Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (5.3 miles) and Sir William Romney's School (5.8 miles). Oldbury on the Hill 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 Oldbury on the Hill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Local provider signals in Oldbury on the Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oldbury on the Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 7 miles away; Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice in Chippenham, about 10 miles away; and Frampton Dental Surgery in Iron Acton, about 10 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Didmarton, Knockdown, Sopworth, Leighterton, Upper Kilcott, and Boxwell are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Oldbury on the Hill
Patients in Oldbury on the Hill have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Oldbury on the Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Oldbury on the Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oldbury on the Hill
Orthodontic treatment in Oldbury on the Hill is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oldbury on the Hill
What's available in Oldbury on the Hill depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Oldbury on the Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oldbury on the Hill, 7.3% of the 1,531 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 Oldbury on the Hill; the nearest is about 7 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 Oldbury on the Hill are Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (5.3 miles) and Sir William Romney's School (5.8 miles). Oldbury on the Hill falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Oldbury on the Hill is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oldbury on the Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oldbury on the Hill
If Oldbury on the Hill, Gloucestershire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Didmarton, Knockdown, Sopworth, Leighterton, Upper Kilcott, and Boxwell may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oldbury on the Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oldbury on the Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oldbury on the Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oldbury on the Hill is Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 7.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Yate Dental Surgery (7.4 miles) and Dr Michael Frain Ltd- Hathaway Dental Practice (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oldbury on the Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Oldbury on the Hill, 4 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Chipping Sodbury, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oldbury on the Hill?
The nearest practice to Oldbury on the Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hathaway Medical Centre in Chippenham, about 9.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Frampton Dental Surgery (10.2 miles) and HRS Dental Care (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oldbury on the 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 Oldbury on the Hill, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.