Orthodontic practices near Pontshill Marsh
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pontshill Marsh; 1 practice within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 9.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 11.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 12.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 12.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 12.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 12.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 12.2 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 Marsh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 9.6 miles south-west; the next are Quedgeley (11.1 miles south-east) and Gloucester (11.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 11.7 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 13.7 miles north-west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 16.3 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 Marsh
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), 14.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 17.5 miles north-east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pontshill Marsh 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 | 317th 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 — 2.6 miles John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy — 3.4 miles SGS Forest High School — 4.4 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 — 10 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 11 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, 46 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 Marsh
From Pontshill Marsh the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 9.6 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 46.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (12 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Pontshill Marsh list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pontshill Marsh are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 12 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 Marsh 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 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 Marsh
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Orthodontist in Pontshill Marsh: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Pontshill Marsh? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Herefordshire.
Pontshill Marsh at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Pontshill, under 1 km to the west.
The local picture in Pontshill Marsh
Pontshill Marsh — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 10.4% of Pontshill Marsh's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Pontshill Marsh, 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. Pontshill Marsh has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Pontshill Marsh are Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.6 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Pontshill Marsh's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pontshill Marsh's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Pontshill Marsh is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bailey Lane End, Pontshill, Weston under Penyard, Drybrook, Bromsash, and Hope Mansell.
Local provider signals in Pontshill Marsh
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pontshill Marsh itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pontshill Marsh
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pontshill Marsh 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Pontshill Marsh
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pontshill Marsh
Treatment in Pontshill Marsh runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pontshill Marsh
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pontshill Marsh has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Pontshill Marsh — Local Context
Pontshill Marsh has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pontshill Marsh sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Pontshill Marsh's under-16 share, 10.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.7% of the 1,629 residents in Pontshill Marsh's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pontshill Marsh; the nearest is about 10 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 Marsh attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.6 miles) and John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Pontshill Marsh's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Pontshill Marsh close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pontshill Marsh is about 30 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pontshill Marsh. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pontshill Marsh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pontshill Marsh
These links help widen your research beyond Pontshill Marsh, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bailey Lane End, Pontshill, Weston under Penyard, Drybrook, Bromsash, and Hope Mansell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pontshill Marsh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pontshill Marsh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pontshill Marsh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pontshill Marsh is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St.James Dental (11.1 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pontshill Marsh?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pontshill Marsh, 1 practice within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pontshill Marsh?
The nearest practice to Pontshill Marsh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 12.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (12.2 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pontshill Marsh, Herefordshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pontshill Marsh, Herefordshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.