Orthodontic practices near Ozleworth
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ozleworth; 10 practices within 10 and 74 practices within 20. The closest is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 7.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Ridge DentalChipping Sodbury | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ozleworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehouse, 7.1 miles north; the next are Stroud (8.0 miles north-east) and Chipping Sodbury (8.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | 3 | 7.1 miles north |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Iron Acton | 1 | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Mangotsfield | 3 | 12.7 miles south-west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 12.8 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 Ozleworth
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), 7.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 7.4 miles north |
| Dental Health For Life - ChippenhamChippenham | 5.0 (221 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| Charlton Dental BristolStoke Gifford | 4.9 (474 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ozleworth 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: Further from 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 | 440th 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 — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Katharine Lady Berkeley's School — 2.8 miles Rednock School — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,549 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 7 miles Imperial Dental Group Stroud, Stroud — 8 miles Ridge Dental, Chipping Sodbury — 8 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 | 10 within 10 miles, 74 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 Ozleworth
From Ozleworth the nearest practice is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, 7.1 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 74.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Ozleworth list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Ozleworth are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, 7.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ozleworth to HRS Dental Care 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 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 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 Ozleworth
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Orthodontist in Ozleworth: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ozleworth often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gloucestershire, not just Ozleworth.
Local treatment availability around Ozleworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ozleworth itself. The nearest recorded are HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 7 miles away; Imperial Dental Group Stroud, about 8 miles away; and Ridge Dental in Chipping Sodbury, about 8 miles away.
About Ozleworth
The nearest other location we cover is Tresham, around 2 km to the south.
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Area profile for Ozleworth
Ozleworth is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 15.9% of Ozleworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ozleworth, 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. People in Ozleworth usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Ozleworth attend schools such as Katharine Lady Berkeley's School (2.8 miles) and Rednock School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ozleworth falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ozleworth is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ozleworth
The orthodontic landscape in Ozleworth offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Ozleworth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ozleworth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ozleworth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ozleworth
Every case in Ozleworth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ozleworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ozleworth
This part of the page places Ozleworth, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Tresham, Boxwell, Elcombe, Bencombe, Lasborough, and Lower Kilcott can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ozleworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ozleworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ozleworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ozleworth is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 7.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Optimal Dental Care (7.4 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ozleworth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ozleworth, 10 practices within 10 miles and 74 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stonehouse, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ozleworth?
The nearest practice to Ozleworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about 7.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Optimal Dental Care (7.4 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ozleworth, Gloucestershire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ozleworth, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.