Orthodontic practices near Pool Meadow
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Pool Meadow, 31 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 0.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 0.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 1.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 1.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 1.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Cotteswold House Dental CareGloucester | 2.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (151 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pool Meadow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 0.5 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (3.1 miles south) and Cheltenham (7.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 0.5 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| Cheltenham | 13 | 7.4 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 8.2 miles south |
| Stroud | 5 | 8.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pool Meadow
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), 8.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Cheltenham & Cotswold DentalCheltenham | 5.0 (201 reviews) | 9.0 miles east |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 1.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pool Meadow at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gloucester |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,761 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 35% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,378 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Denmark Road High School — 1.0 miles Ribston Hall High School — 1.8 miles The Crypt School — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,187 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — under a mile St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 3 miles Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care, Cheltenham — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 39 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 Pool Meadow
Pool Meadow has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Pool Meadow list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Pool Meadow are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pool Meadow
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Orthodontist in Pool Meadow: This page was put together for people in Pool Meadow who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Local treatment availability around Pool Meadow
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pool Meadow itself. The nearest recorded are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, under a mile away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 3 miles away; and Lovat House Dental Specialist, Implant & Aesthetic Care in Cheltenham, about 7 miles away.
A quick look at Pool Meadow
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to The Island, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Pool Meadow
Pool Meadow — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Pool Meadow 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 5.3% of the 1,761 residents in Pool Meadow's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Pool Meadow has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Pool Meadow attend schools such as Denmark Road High School (1.0 miles) and Ribston Hall High School (1.8 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Pool Meadow sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pool Meadow is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for The Island, High Orchard, Walham, Gloucester, Kingsholm, and Hempsted.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pool Meadow
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pool Meadow can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Pool Meadow
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Pool Meadow
Treatment in Pool Meadow runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pool Meadow
The orthodontic landscape in Pool Meadow offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Pool Meadow
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pool Meadow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pool Meadow
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Pool Meadow, Gloucestershire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for The Island, High Orchard, Walham, Gloucester, Kingsholm, and Hempsted may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pool Meadow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pool Meadow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pool Meadow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pool Meadow is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Phoenix Orthodontics (0.8 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pool Meadow?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Pool Meadow, 31 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pool Meadow?
The nearest practice to Pool Meadow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Gloucester Dental Care (1.0 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pool Meadow, Gloucestershire?
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 Pool Meadow, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.