Orthodontic practices near Ruardean Hill
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ruardean Hill; 1 practice within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 10.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 12.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 12.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 12.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 12.6 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 Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 8.0 miles west; the next are Quedgeley (10.8 miles east) and Gloucester (12.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.0 miles west |
| Quedgeley | 1 | 10.8 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 12.1 miles east |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 15.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ruardean Hill
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), 12.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 12.8 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 15.6 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ruardean Hill 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,814 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 262 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 483rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Gloucestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dene Magna and Sixth Form — 2.0 miles SGS Forest High School — 2.1 miles Five Acres High School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,275 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 — 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, 40 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 5 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 Hill
From Ruardean Hill the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 8 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 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (12.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (12.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Ruardean Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ruardean Hill are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 12.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ruardean Hill 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ruardean Hill
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The local picture in Ruardean Hill
Ruardean Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ruardean Hill falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Ruardean Hill's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,814 residents in the neighbourhood around Ruardean Hill, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Ruardean Hill usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Ruardean Hill attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.0 miles) and SGS Forest High School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Ruardean Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruardean Hill is about 27 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol.
Practice signals around Ruardean Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ruardean Hill itself. The closest on record are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away.
Ruardean Hill at a glance
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ruardean Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ruardean Hill has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Ruardean Hill — Local Context
Ruardean Hill has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 5 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Ruardean Hill is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.4% of Ruardean Hill's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,814 residents in Ruardean Hill's census neighbourhood, below the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. Ruardean Hill 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. Secondary-age pupils near Ruardean Hill attend schools such as Dene Magna and Sixth Form (2.0 miles) and SGS Forest High School (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ruardean Hill is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ruardean Hill is about 27 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ruardean Hill itself. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8 miles away; St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 11 miles away; and ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ruardean Hill
Many people in Ruardean Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Ruardean Hill
- 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Ruardean Hill
Treatment in Ruardean Hill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ruardean Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ruardean Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ruardean Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ruardean Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ruardean Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ruardean Hill is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 8.0 miles to the west. The next closest are St.James Dental (10.8 miles) and ROGER MOORE DENTAL (12.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ruardean Hill?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ruardean Hill, 1 practice within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ruardean Hill?
The nearest practice to Ruardean Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 12.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (12.3 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.