Orthodontic practices near Poolhill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Poolhill; 6 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 9.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 9.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 9.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 9.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Affinity Dental Care & Implant CentreGloucester | 9.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (112 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 10.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 10.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Poolhill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gloucester, 9.1 miles south-east; the next are Quedgeley (10.5 miles south-east) and Great Malvern (11.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | 8 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.5 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 11.0 miles north |
| Cheltenham | 12 | 13.8 miles east |
| Bishops Cleeve | 1 | 14.1 miles east |
| Hereford | 4 | 14.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Poolhill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Cheltenham Endodontics (5.0 from 76 reviews), 14.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 14.4 miles east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 11.1 miles north |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Poolhill 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,978 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 542nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre — 2.3 miles John Masefield High School — 5.1 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 — 9 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 10 miles Ascent Dental Care Malvern, Great Malvern — 11 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 9 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 Poolhill
From Poolhill the nearest practice is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, 9.1 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (9.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Poolhill list clear aligners, the nearest 9.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Poolhill are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gloucester Dental Care, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Poolhill 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 240 to 470 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £210 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Poolhill
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Orthodontist in Poolhill: Before booking anything in Poolhill, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Poolhill in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Ketford, around 1 km to the north.
Practice signals around Poolhill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Poolhill itself. The nearest we do hold are ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 9 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 10 miles away; and Ascent Dental Care Malvern in Great Malvern, about 11 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Ketford, The Scarr, Botloe's Green, Castletump, Compton Green, and Brand Green as well as this one.
What official data says about Poolhill
Poolhill's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Poolhill, 6% of the 1,978 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Poolhill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Poolhill are served by secondary schools including Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (2.3 miles) and John Masefield High School (5.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Poolhill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Poolhill is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 36 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Poolhill
Many people in Poolhill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Poolhill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Poolhill
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Poolhill can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Poolhill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Poolhill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Poolhill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Poolhill
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Poolhill, Gloucestershire with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ketford, The Scarr, Botloe's Green, Castletump, Compton Green, and Brand Green may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Poolhill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Poolhill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Poolhill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Poolhill is ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 9.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Gloucester Dental Care (9.4 miles) and Phoenix Orthodontics (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Poolhill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Poolhill, 6 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gloucester, 9.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Poolhill?
The nearest practice to Poolhill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gloucester Dental Care, about 9.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Phoenix Orthodontics (9.4 miles) and The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Poolhill, Gloucestershire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Poolhill, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.