Orthodontic practices near Picklenash
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Picklenash; 9 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 8.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 8.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 8.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 8.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 9.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 9.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Picklenash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 8.1 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (9.0 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (13.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 13.1 miles north |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.5 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 13.7 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 14.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Picklenash
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), 13.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 13.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Picklenash 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,366 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,575 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 492nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.2 miles Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 976 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 8 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 8 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 Picklenash
From Picklenash the nearest practice is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 8.1 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Picklenash list clear aligners, the nearest 8.5 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 Picklenash are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Picklenash to ROGER MOORE DENTAL is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Picklenash
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Orthodontist in Picklenash: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Picklenash often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
Picklenash in context
By ONS classification, Picklenash falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Picklenash falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19% of Picklenash's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,366 residents in the neighbourhood around Picklenash, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Picklenash; the nearest is about 8 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Picklenash are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (0.2 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Picklenash sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Picklenash is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Picklenash
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Newent, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Picklenash
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Picklenash itself. The nearest we do hold are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 13 miles away.
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Picklenash
The orthodontic landscape in Picklenash 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.
Treatment Options in Picklenash — Local Context
Picklenash has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 8 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Picklenash is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,366 residents in the neighbourhood around Picklenash, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Picklenash has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Picklenash are Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (0.2 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Picklenash's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Picklenash is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Picklenash itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 13 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Picklenash
Many people in Picklenash delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Picklenash
No orthodontic practice covers Picklenash directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Picklenash is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Picklenash falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. 19% of Picklenash's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,366 residents in the neighbourhood around Picklenash, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Picklenash usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Picklenash are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (0.2 miles) and Dene Magna and Sixth Form (5.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Picklenash's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Picklenash is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Picklenash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Picklenash
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Frequently Asked Questions in Picklenash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Picklenash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Picklenash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Picklenash is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 8.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontics (8.5 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Picklenash?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Picklenash, 9 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Picklenash?
The nearest practice to Picklenash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 8.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (8.6 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (9.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Picklenash, 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 Picklenash, Gloucestershire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.