Orthodontic practices near Puckshole
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Puckshole, 17 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, 0.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowcroft Dental CentreStroud | 0.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (323 reviews) |
| Brockley House DentalStroud | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (500 reviews) |
| Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional TherapyStroud | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Imperial Dental Group StroudStroud | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.2 (64 reviews) |
| Nuno Bento | OsteopathStroud | 1.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| HRS Dental CareStonehouse | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (303 reviews) |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (26 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Puckshole with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stroud, 0.9 miles east; the next are Stonehouse (1.4 miles south-west) and Quedgeley (5.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud | 5 | 0.9 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 5.6 miles north |
| Gloucester | 8 | 6.7 miles north |
| Cheltenham | 10 | 11.8 miles north-east |
| Cirencester | 3 | 11.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Puckshole
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), 1.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
| Cheltenham EndodonticsCheltenham | 5.0 (76 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Puckshole at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Stroud |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,130 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,080 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Archway School — 0.1 miles Marling School — 0.4 miles Stroud High School — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,993 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Rowcroft Dental Centre, Stroud — under a mile HRS Dental Care, Stonehouse — 1 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 41 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 Puckshole
Puckshole has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: HRS Dental Care (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Puckshole 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 Puckshole are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Puckshole
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Orthodontist in Puckshole: Before booking anything in Puckshole, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Gloucestershire.
Where Puckshole sits locally
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Cashes Green, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Cainscross, Cashes Green, Dudbridge, Hamwell Leaze, Paganhill, and Westrip if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Puckshole
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Puckshole. The nearest recorded are Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, under a mile away; HRS Dental Care in Stonehouse, about a mile away; and St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in Puckshole
ONS classifies Puckshole as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Puckshole. 16.8% of Puckshole's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,130 residents in Puckshole's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Puckshole is better served than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Puckshole are served by secondary schools including Archway School (0.1 miles) and Marling School (0.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Puckshole sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Puckshole is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Puckshole
Orthodontic treatment in Puckshole is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Puckshole
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Puckshole runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Puckshole Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Puckshole has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Puckshole offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Puckshole. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Puckshole
This part of the page places Puckshole, Gloucestershire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Cainscross, Cashes Green, Dudbridge, Hamwell Leaze, Paganhill, and Westrip follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Puckshole
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Puckshole often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Puckshole?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Puckshole is Rowcroft Dental Centre in Stroud, about 0.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Brockley House Dental (1.0 miles) and Inspirewell, Buteyko Breathing and Myofunctional Therapy (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Puckshole?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Puckshole, 17 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Puckshole?
The nearest practice to Puckshole that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Brockley House Dental in Stroud, about 1.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include HRS Dental Care (1.4 miles) and Optimal Dental Care (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Puckshole, 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 Puckshole, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.