Orthodontic practices near Pontshill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pontshill; 1 practice within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 11.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 12.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 12.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 12.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 12.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 12.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 12.6 miles 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 Pontshill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 9.3 miles south-west; the next are Quedgeley (11.5 miles east) and Gloucester (12.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.1 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 13.5 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 16.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pontshill
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), 14.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pontshill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | 10.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,629 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 19.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 302nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.7% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.9 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.1 miles SGS Forest High School — 4.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,020 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 12 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 12 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 44 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 3 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 Pontshill
The nearest practice to Pontshill is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Pontshill list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Pontshill are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 12.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pontshill to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pontshill
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Orthodontist in Pontshill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Pontshill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Herefordshire, not just Pontshill.
Pontshill in context
Officially, Pontshill is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Pontshill's under-16 share, 10.4%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,629 residents in the neighbourhood around Pontshill, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pontshill; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Pontshill attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.9 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pontshill's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Pontshill close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Pontshill is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Pontshill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pontshill itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away.
Facts about Pontshill
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Pontshill Marsh, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Pontshill Marsh, Bailey Lane End, Weston under Penyard, Hope Mansell, Drybrook, and Bromsash.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pontshill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pontshill can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Pontshill — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Pontshill directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Pontshill as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pontshill falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10.4% of Pontshill's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Pontshill, 4.7% of the 1,629 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Pontshill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Pontshill attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.9 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pontshill's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Pontshill is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pontshill is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pontshill. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pontshill
Orthodontic treatment in Pontshill 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pontshill
Every case in Pontshill 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 Pontshill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pontshill
If Pontshill, Herefordshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Pontshill Marsh, Bailey Lane End, Weston under Penyard, Hope Mansell, Drybrook, and Bromsash.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pontshill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pontshill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pontshill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pontshill is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St.James Dental (11.5 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (12.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pontshill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pontshill, 1 practice within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pontshill?
The nearest practice to Pontshill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 12.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (12.6 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pontshill, Herefordshire?
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 Pontshill, Herefordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.