Orthodontic practices near Ruardean
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ruardean; 1 practice within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 7.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 11.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 12.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 13.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 13.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 13.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 13.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 13.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ruardean with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 7.5 miles south-west; the next are Quedgeley (11.7 miles east) and Gloucester (12.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 11.7 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.9 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 13.7 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 15.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ruardean
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), 13.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 13.2 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 13.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ruardean 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,849 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,435 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 352 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 457th closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.8 miles SGS Forest High School — 3.2 miles Five Acres High School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,020 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 17.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 8 miles St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 12 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 35 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Ruardean
From Ruardean the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 7.5 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 35.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (13.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (13.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ruardean list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Ruardean are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 13.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ruardean to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ruardean
Gloucestershire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Ruardean
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ruardean, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gloucestershire. Ruardean — a small village with a population of around 1,849 — is covered on this page specifically.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Hope Mansell, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean Hill, The Pludds, Howle Hill, and Drybrook if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local treatment availability around Ruardean
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ruardean. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 13 miles away.
Facts about Ruardean
Ruardean is home to around 1,849 people, classing it as a small village within Gloucestershire. The nearest other location we cover is Hope Mansell, around 1 km to the north.
What official data says about Ruardean
By ONS classification, Ruardean falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ruardean falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.6% of Ruardean's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,435 residents in Ruardean's census neighbourhood, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Ruardean has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 17.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Ruardean attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.8 miles) and SGS Forest High School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ruardean is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruardean is about 28 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ruardean
Orthodontic treatment in Ruardean 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Ruardean
- 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ruardean
There's no orthodontist on record in Ruardean itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Ruardean — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 17.6% of Ruardean's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ruardean, 8.1% of the 1,435 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ruardean usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ruardean are Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.8 miles) and SGS Forest High School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ruardean is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Ruardean is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ruardean Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ruardean 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.
Treatment Options in Ruardean — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Ruardean itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Ruardean as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Ruardean sits within NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.6% of Ruardean's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,435 residents in the neighbourhood around Ruardean, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Ruardean has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 17.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Ruardean are Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.8 miles) and SGS Forest High School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Ruardean close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ruardean is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ruardean itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 12 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 13 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ruardean. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ruardean
This section helps connect Ruardean, Gloucestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hope Mansell, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean Hill, The Pludds, Howle Hill, and Drybrook.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ruardean
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ruardean often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ruardean?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ruardean is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 7.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St.James Dental (11.7 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (12.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ruardean?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ruardean, 1 practice within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ruardean?
The nearest practice to Ruardean that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 13.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (13.2 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (13.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ruardean, 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 Ruardean, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.