Orthodontic practices near Parkend
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Parkend; 1 practice within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 6.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 10.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 12.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 14.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 14.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Parkend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 6.8 miles north-west; the next are Chepstow (10.1 miles south-west) and Stonehouse (11.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 11.9 miles east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 12.6 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 14.7 miles east |
| Stroud | 5 | 14.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parkend
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), 12.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 12.0 miles east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 20.0 miles west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Parkend 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,870 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 424th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Five Acres High School — 3.4 miles The Dean Academy — 3.5 miles SGS Forest High School — 5.0 miles |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 7 miles Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 10 miles Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, Stonehouse — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 28 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 Parkend
From Parkend the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.8 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 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (12.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (15.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Parkend list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Parkend are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 10.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Parkend to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 350 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 5.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Parkend
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Orthodontist in Parkend: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Parkend? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Parkend with the wider Gloucestershire area.
The local picture in Parkend
Parkend's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Parkend. Parkend has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,870 residents in Parkend's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Parkend has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Parkend are Five Acres High School (3.4 miles) and The Dean Academy (3.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Parkend close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Parkend is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 22 miles away.
Practice data for Parkend
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Parkend. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 10 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 12 miles away.
Facts about Parkend
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Widen your local search
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Parkend
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Parkend has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Parkend — Local Context
Provision in Parkend varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Parkend sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Parkend's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,870 residents in Parkend's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Parkend has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Parkend are served by secondary schools including Five Acres High School (3.4 miles) and The Dean Academy (3.5 miles). Parkend sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parkend is about 22 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Parkend itself. The nearest we do hold are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7 miles away; Smile Solution Chepstow, about 10 miles away; and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire, about 12 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Parkend
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Parkend helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Parkend
Treatment in Parkend runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Parkend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Parkend
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Parkend, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Phipps Bottom, Whitecroft, Yorkley, Bream, Brockhollands, and Clements End.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Parkend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Parkend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parkend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parkend is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Smile Solution Chepstow (10.1 miles) and Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parkend?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Parkend, 1 practice within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parkend?
The nearest practice to Parkend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 10.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse Gloucestershire (11.9 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (12.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Parkend, 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 Parkend, Gloucestershire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.