Orthodontic practices near Shapridge
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Shapridge; 3 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 8.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.James DentalQuedgeley | 8.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (373 reviews) |
| ROGER MOORE DENTALGloucester | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 10.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Phoenix OrthodonticsGloucester | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (163 reviews) |
| The Limes Dental Practice, GloucesterGloucester | 10.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (208 reviews) |
| Diana Pana DentistGloucester | 10.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 10.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| Gloucester Dental CareGloucester | 10.5 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 Shapridge with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Quedgeley, 8.7 miles east; the next are Gloucester (9.9 miles east) and Monmouth (10.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley | 1 | 8.7 miles east |
| Gloucester | 8 | 9.9 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 10.0 miles west |
| Stonehouse | 3 | 10.8 miles south-east |
| Stroud | 5 | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Chepstow | 1 | 16.6 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 Shapridge
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), 11.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Dental CareStonehouse | 5.0 (303 reviews) | 11.1 miles south-east |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 16.6 miles south-west |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 10.3 miles east |
| Woodcock Lane Dental Care Stonehouse GloucestershireStonehouse | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 10.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shapridge 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 170 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gloucestershire | 523rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 612 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% 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 — 0.7 miles SGS Forest High School — 1.6 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 | St.James Dental, Quedgeley — 9 miles ROGER MOORE DENTAL, Gloucester — 10 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 45 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Shapridge
From Shapridge the nearest practice is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, 8.7 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Naiz Khan (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Shapridge list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 Shapridge are commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, 10.2 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 Shapridge to St.James 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 230 to 450 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shapridge
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Orthodontist in Shapridge: People weighing up braces or aligners in Shapridge can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gloucestershire.
Shapridge in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Abenhall is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Shapridge
By ONS classification, Shapridge falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Shapridge falls under NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.7% of Shapridge's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,531 residents in Shapridge's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire. People in Shapridge usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. 17.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Shapridge are Dene Magna and Sixth Form (0.7 miles) and SGS Forest High School (1.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Shapridge sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Shapridge is Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 28 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Shapridge
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shapridge itself. The closest on record are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 10 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Abenhall, Plump Hill, Green Bottom, Mitcheldean, Pope's Hill, and Little Dean can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Shapridge
The orthodontic landscape in Shapridge offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Shapridge — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Shapridge itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Shapridge is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Shapridge, 6.2% of the 1,531 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Gloucestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Shapridge has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. Regionally, 17.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Shapridge are served by secondary schools including Dene Magna and Sixth Form (0.7 miles) and SGS Forest High School (1.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Shapridge's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shapridge is about 28 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shapridge itself. The nearest recorded are St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 9 miles away; ROGER MOORE DENTAL in Gloucester, about 10 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Shapridge
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shapridge helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Shapridge 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 Shapridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shapridge
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Shapridge, Gloucestershire alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Abenhall, Plump Hill, Green Bottom, Mitcheldean, Pope's Hill, and Little Dean.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shapridge
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shapridge often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shapridge?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shapridge is St.James Dental in Quedgeley, about 8.7 miles to the east. The next closest are ROGER MOORE DENTAL (9.9 miles) and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (10.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shapridge?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Shapridge, 3 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Quedgeley, 8.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shapridge?
The nearest practice to Shapridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Phoenix Orthodontics in Gloucester, about 10.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include The Limes Dental Practice, Gloucester (10.2 miles) and Gloucester Dental Care (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shapridge, Gloucestershire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shapridge, 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.